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Introducing Laser Frenectomy at Our Center
We're excited to announce the addition of laser frenectomy procedures to treat tongue and lip-ties using the innovative LightScalpel CO2 Laser technology at the Center for Orofacial Myology! This advanced system allows us to safely, precisely, and comfortably release...
5 Steps to Better Sleep
FACT: orofacial myofunctional therapy has been shown to improve daytime sleepiness, decrease snoring, and reduce AHIs (episodes of stopping or troubled breathing in sleep) by 62% in children and 50% in adults (Sleep journal published online May 1, 2015).Myofunctional...
Signs Your Child May Have An Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder
As a parent, you may be wondering what is an orofacial myofunctional disorder and how do I know if my child has one? Let’s first define it. Orofacial myofunctional abilities refers to the study of muscles of the oral and facial complex in relation to swallowing...
Cleft Lip and Palate: A Team Approach
Did you know that cleft lip and palate, a type of craniofacial disorder, is the second most common birth defect in the United States? A cleft is a separation or opening in the lip and/or palate (i.e., the roof of the mouth). Cleft lip is a separation within the lip,...
Why your child’s sleep is so important!
Sleep is critical in all aspects of our health, including our mental, emotional, and physical performance. When we are not getting enough good quality sleep, it negatively impacts our ability to learn, grow, and manage emotions. Sleep disordered breathing includes a...
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder: A Mouthful
What Actually is it? Tongue thrust is one of many common disorders associated with orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD). Orofacial myofunctional disorders contain one or a combination of the following: abnormal thumb, finger, lip and tongue sucking habits; an...
When More is Needed than just Orthodontic Care
It seems like a simple formula right? Crooked teeth plus family history equals somebody getting braces. Yet it’s not that simple. Previously, we talked about the different causes of crooked teeth, from genetics, dental accidents, and tongue thrust. Now with the first...
What Dentists Need to Know to Effectively Diagnose Crooked Teeth
Beautiful smiles come in all shapes and sizes, yet what causes a smile to go a little crooked? While we may not know exactly what causes it in every situation, there are several causes for crooked teeth. It’s in the Genes One of the biggest factors of whether a smile...
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