by Rian | Oct 3, 2024 | Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder
Understanding the Science Behind Better Breathing, Speaking, and Living In the realm of oral health and function, there’s a revolutionary approach that’s changing lives – Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT). While many may be familiar with...
by Rian | Mar 15, 2024 | OMD, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder, Teeth Alignment, Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking is a completely normal and natural behavior for infants. In the womb, babies actually start sucking their thumbs or fingers as early as 15 weeks into pregnancy! This sucking reflex allows them to satisfy their need for oral exploration and soothing once...
by Annie Abinanti | Apr 18, 2023 | Allergies, Chronic sinus congestion, Education, Enlarged adenoids and tonsils, Mouth breathing, OMD, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder, Pacifier, Tethered oral tissues
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...
