Perth Orofacial Myology 2.23

What is Myofunctional Therapy? – Myofunctional therapy is an exercise based treatment. It includes on average 8 lesson plans with 2 – 3 week intervals between appointments. Every person will be assessed on an individual basis with treatment plans to address personal needs.
Examination includes
• Airway issues
• Tongue position and action.
• Tongue tie.
• Chewing swallowing.
• Tonsil and adenoids.
• Mouth breathing v’s nasal breathing.
• Speech.
• Jaw pain/TMJ dysfunction.
• Snoring. – never normal in children!
• Sleep apnoea.
• Facial structure and development.
• Teeth and alignment.
• Posture.
• Habits including – thumb and finger sucking.
• Orthodontic relapse.
• Lip seal.

Myofunctional therapy aims to address these issues and re train the muscles of the face and neck to work as they should. In doing this we create healthy development of the face, teeth and general wellbeing.
I often have parents contact me expressing concerns for their child recognising signs such as mouth breathing, and or open mouth posture, teeth crowding, snoring, thumb or finger sucking and early intervention to correct this can save a life time of unwanted problems or reduce the need for orthodontic treatment later in life. I am always happy to offer advice about any concerns.
Working at Claremont Dental, the clinic has a strong focus on early intervention and preventive orthodontics which encourages healthy facial growth. I work closely with the Claremont Dental dentists and we often work with other specialties including.
• ENT’s,
• Speech Pathologists,
• Physiotherapist,
• chiropractors,
• lactation specialists
• Dentists
• GP.