MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY
An airway focused approach to wellness
Available in person in Phoenix, AZ or virtually from the comfort of your home.
Tongue talk...
The tongue is a powerful organ that is often overlooked. Correct tongue posture and function has a huge impact on overall health. It can influence facial growth and development, teeth alignment, postural alignment, immunity, sleep quality, oxygenation of the body, mood regulation, and more.
Common Symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD):
- Snoring
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Mouth breathing (day and/or night)
- Sleep difficulties
- Waking up feeling tired
- Teeth grinding and/or clenching
- Difficulty swallowing food or pills
- Strong gag reflux
- Strong food aversions/picky eater
- Chronic congestion/allergies
- Asthma
- History of speech problems
- Frequent headaches/migraines
- Neck and shoulder tension/pain
- Jaw pain and/or popping
- Anxiety/depression
- ADD/ADHD
- Bedwetting beyond age 6
- Acid reflux/digestive issues
- Forward head and neck posture
- Tongue/lip/cheek tie
- Tongue thrusting
- Open bite
- Gummy smile
- Crowded and/or crooked teeth
- Orthodontic relapse
- High incidence of tooth decay
- Noxious oral habits (thumb sucking, tongue sucking, prolonged pacifier use, nail biting, etc.)