The program uses highly effective physical therapy exercises to re-train the muscles of your face and mouth to work for you!
Myofunctional therapy is used to help correct the improper function of the tongue and facial muscles. Therapy teaches how to strengthen and use the tongue and orofacial muscles in a better position.
Myofunctional Therapy Goals: Nasal Breathing Lip Seal Correct tongue posture and placement Strengthen the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face Optimize for functional chewing, swallowing, habits, and posture Benefits of Myofunctional Therapy Proper facial growth in children Orthodontic Retention Malocclusion often exist in correlation with habits such as low tongue posture, thumb, pacifier, tongue thrust allergy/asthma related mouth breathing- correct habits for lasting orthodontic results. Improved Sleep Increased oxygen to your brain through nasal breathing Habit Elimination Mouth breathing, thumb sucking, and tongue thrust can cause open bite, crossbite, or speech issues.
Caitlin is a Registered Dental Hygienist who grew up in Adrian and graduated from Sand Creek Schools. She worked at a daycare for 6 years before she chose to further her education and earned her dental hygiene degree at Owens Community College. Caitlin and her husband Tim have three beautiful daughters, a dog named Odin and a cat named Olive. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, reading and of course helping the tooth fairy keep tiny teeth healthy!