Orofacial myofunctional disorders negatively affect the health and function of the muscles in the lips, face, and jaw. As a result, patients may experience a variety of problems, including the following: Difficulty properly chewing, swallowing, and speaking. Difficulty biting and chewing tough foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Open-mouth posture, chronic mouth breathing, and mouth-breathing […]
Myofunctional therapy can treat a variety of conditions, in addition to preventing future problems. The most common conditions treated are sleep-disordered breathing, orthodontic relapse, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ). According to The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, or AAMDOMS, 30% of the population suffers from a temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. When a […]
What is TMJ? Temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMJ, is a condition that affects the jaw joint and associated muscles. If the joint is misaligned, it can cause symptoms such as facial pain, difficulty chewing or biting and even tinnitus (ringing in the ear). Signs and Symptoms of TMJ Some of the symptoms of TMJ disorder […]
Tongue-tie is when the frenulum (the piece of skin under the tongue) is too short and restricts the movement of the tongue. The tongue-tie can be located at the front of the mouth, under the tongue, or under the gum line. While not all tongue-ties require treatment, if it affects speech, eating, or causes other […]
Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person’s breathing pauses for periods of time while sleeping. The pauses typically last around 10 seconds and can occur up to 100 times per night. People who have sleep apnea typically have a very loud snoring sound and wake up gasping for air. This usually results in […]
