Myofunctional Therapy in The Junction
Myofunctional therapy is a holistic treatment approach that involves retraining the muscles in the mouth and face to achieve optimal oral health. This type of therapy is often used to treat the following:
- Tongue thrusting
- Lip incompetence
- Breathing issues
- Swallowing problems
Weak muscles because of illnesses can also be corrected using repeated therapies and therapy aids to encourage the right function and use of these muscles.
How Does It Help?
By addressing these muscular imbalances, Myofunctional therapy can help restore balance and improve the overall health of the mouth and face. We often use this type of therapy in combination with other treatments, such as orthodontic treatment or speech therapy, to achieve long-term results.
Care is tailored to each individual patient and can address both short-term and long-term problems that compromise oral health.
What to Expect
Dr Zabin Kassam (Dentist) uses a variety of techniques such as exercises, breathing retraining, and postural re-education to help restore muscle balance and improve the overall functioning of the mouth, face, and jaw.
Often, she will identify improper functional muscles during treatment, such as tongue thrust swallow, and incorporate Myofunctional therapy with dental treatment to teach patients how to correctly swallow or counsel positioning and breathing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to do exercises when I get home?
“It’s important to know that benefits can only be seen if you do the exercises because a 30-minute appointment in the surgery won’t fix the problem,” said Zabin.
Is the therapy appropriate for all ages?
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