What is Orofacial Myology?
You might be wondering what the words ‘Orofacial Myology’ means or how an exercise program may help you or your child.
Orofacial Myology is defined as the treatment of the orofacial musculature to improve muscle tone and establish the correct function of the tongue, lips, and jaw.
At KIDS we work with patients who are experiencing complications related to the muscles in the face, jaw, lips, tongue and/or neck, helping both adults and children to get your muscles working as they should. These muscles can affect how you eat, breathe, sleep, and impact your overall health and wellbeing.
We aren’t interested in band-aid solutions. Our approach is all about treating the cause, not the symptoms. We use strategies and exercises to address orofacial disorders that develop from abnormal lip, jaw, or tongue position during rest, swallowing, or speech, or that are caused by prolonged oral habits such as thumb sucking, nail biting, or lip tucking (tucking bottom lip behind front teeth).
All patients (above the age of 2) that are having a tongue or lip tie revised at KIDS are required to carry out OM therapy prior to and post-release to support positive outcomes.
Frenectomy procedures are provided by Dr Hany Aziz (DEN0000989492), Registered Dentist.
We understand that proper oral function is important for proper development and that reduced tongue mobility may contribute to high arch palates, narrow jaws, and elongated soft palates. This may then contribute to conditions such as Sleep Disorder Breathing or Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
We carry out a range of OM Programs for different age groups and concerns:
For your and/or your child’s wellbeing, our Orofacial Myologist will provide you with a program designed to support positive outcomes. Results vary between patients.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
