HOW WE HELP
At Williamsburg Myofunctional & Oral Health, we have highly trained myofunctional therapists who will work with your specific needs to strengthen and improve the function of your bite. Our expert care providers receive specialized training in myofunctional therapy and oral myofunctional disorders as part of a rigorous continuing education program. Studies show that correcting bad oral habits early on can dramatically improve speech, eating/chewing and dental problems.
The goal of myofunctional therapy is to eliminate all of the symptoms of OMDs (Oral Myofunctional Disorders).
How we help is with exercises are designed to:
- Increase awareness of tongue position
- Coordinate facial and oral muscles so the cheek, lip and jaw muscles work together
- Improve the function of your bite and jaw alignment
- Retrain muscles to improve eating, drinking, swallowing, breathing and articulation
By repeating the exercises given to you by our therapist, the muscles of your face, tongue, lips and throat will strengthen, improving muscle tone and coordination.
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Benefits of Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy can benefit children, adults and all ages in between. At Williamsburg Myofunctional & Oral Health, we customize each treatment plan to your unique needs. The exercises given are designed to strengthen weak facial and oral muscles in order to alleviate any symptoms you have of oral myofunctional disorder. The success of the therapy depends on the diligence and commitment of the patient.
Some benefits of how we help with myofunctional therapy include:
- Improves biting and chewing
- Improves speech issues and articulation
- Makes breathing more efficient
- Strengthens tongue, lips and cheek muscles, which distribute the correct amount of force on teeth and within the oral cavity, helping your teeth to stay straight
- Enhances the cosmetic appearance of the face by achieving proper closed mouth posture
After retraining and strengthening the muscles of the face, lips, tongue and mouth, you will no longer have symptoms of oral myofunctional disorder and you can significantly improve your quality of life and overall wellness.
VISIT US
Monday: 8am – 5pm
Tuesday: 7:30am – 4pm
Wednesday: 7:30am – 4pm
Thursday: 7:30am – 1:30pm
Friday: Closed (by appointment)
