What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Specialized excersizes that focus on the airway and can help to improve symptoms relate to orofacial disorders. There are four goals to therapy; establishing a lip seal, encouraging nasal breathing, optimal tongue posture, and enabling proper swallowing.
Am I a good candidate for this therapy?
Anyone can benefit from myofunctional therapy!
For children, these excersizes can help with:
- calming hyperactivity
- Ideal facial development
- Reducing speech impediments
- Eliminating pacifier and finger sucking habits.
In adults, this therapy works to Improve:
- Facial symmetry
- Sleep disordered breathing/sleep apnea
- Chronic sinus trouble
- Jaw pain
- Clenching/grinding
- Facial tension
Additional ways this therapy is beneficial is by
preventing orthodontic relapse, creating an optimal airway, and improving your overall dental health.
Meet your therapist
Emily Reppe BSDH
Emily is a Registered Dental Hygienist, who has been practicing since 2019. She is passionate about airway in denistry and has continued her education to become certified as a Myofunctional Therapist. In her free time, she likes to spend time exploring the outdoors with her husband and her 2 dogs.
Northwest Orofacial Therapy
West Richland, Washington, United States
Hours
Today | Closed |
