Services
PHONE CONSULTATION
30 mins
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Not sure if myofunctional therapy is right for you? Let me answer your questions and we can see if you or your child is a candidate for myofunctional therapy.
Our comprehensive evaluation is an in depth 60-90 min appointment assessing orofacial dysfunction, reviewed dental and health history, compensations, function, and a customized plan for therapy.
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COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION
60-90 mins
Virtual and in person appointments available
Designed for children 4-6 years old who would benefit from simple exercises, but are not ready to have a full foundational program. It is ideal to start young to guide growth and eliminate habits.
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MINI MYO PROGRAM (4-6 YEAR OLDS)
6-8 sessions • 30 mins
A program designed to assist with thumb or finger sucking cessation. Dedication is crucial to success, and the patient must be willing to commit to this treatment. Treatment time can vary from 2-4 months.
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HABIT ELIMINATION
4-8 sessions • 30-45 mins
During this eight-session therapy program, we will meet four times in person to practice several exercises in preparation for your surgery. After surgery, we will meet for four sessions to review prior exercises and introduce more to ensure proper healing to prevent re-attachment of the once tethered oral tissue.
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PRE/POST FRENECTOMY THERAPY
8 sessions • 30-45 mins
MYO THERAPY SESSION
12-14 sessions • 30-45 mins
Virtual and in person appointments available
During therapy sessions you learn proper techniques to train your mouth and facial muscles through exercises specifically chosen for you and your needs. This program is individualized and benefits those with the following disorders: tongue ties, tongue thrust, TMJ pain, mild sleep apnea, low tongue resting posture, posture problems, open bite, and more.
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What to Expect During Your Myofunctional Evaluation
With a comprehensive evaluation, we create a personalized therapy plan tailored to your needs.
EXTRA ORAL ASSESSMENT
We begin by evaluating your posture, including forward head rest posture, head, neck, and facial pain. We'll assess your facial structure, open-mouth resting posture, and nasal breathing. Photos and videos will be taken to document and analyze your specific needs.
INTRA ORAL ASSESSMENT
Our detailed intra oral assessment focuses on identifying any restricted oral tissues such as tongue ties, lip ties, and buccal ties. We assess conditions like tongue thrust, clenching/grinding, tonsil size, palatal development, dental crowding, scalloped tongue borders, improper swallowing patterns, and bite issues (e.g., open bite, crossbite). We also evaluate tongue mobility, function, and resting posture. Photos and videos will be captured to support our assessment.
HABITS
We review any habits that may impact orofacial health, including snoring, nail biting, bedwetting, thumb sucking, restless sleeping, mouth breathing, low tongue resting posture, and pacifier use.