MyoCraft
Oral Myofunctional Therapy
Serving Orange County, CA
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional Therapy is a function based program that targets the structures of the oral cavity and the facial muscles. Think physical therapy for the face! It is done through a series of individually tailored exercises, patient awareness, and reduction in muscular compensations. The goal of Myofunctional Therapy is to help restore normal function by correcting improper muscle movements, teaching correct breathing, swallowing and chewing patterns and improving airway health.
This therapy is used to manage a variety of functional and structural disorders including:
Tongue Tie
Tongue Thrust
Low tongue posture/open mouth posture
Clenching and grinding
Mouth breathing
Snoring/sleep apnea
Headaches/neck pain
Anterior open bite
Habit elimination such as thumb sucking and nail biting
Tongue Tie
Tongue Thrust
Open Bite
Mouth Breathing
These dysfunctions can significantly affect sleep quality, chewing, swallowing, oral health, facial development, growth and more. Treating Oral Myofunctional Disorders can be beneficial at any age, however, addressing these issues in childhood can promote better function, proper growth of facial structures, and straighter teeth, thus ensuring a better quality of life.