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OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL
THERAPY



TREATMENT
for
OMDs
What are Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)?
OMDs are disorders that indicate abnormal function of orofacial structures (tongue, lips, teeth, jaw, cheek, nasal passages).
Signs of OMDs
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Oral habits (Thumb/finger sucking, prolonged pacifier use)
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Low forward resting tongue posture, "tongue thrust"
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Tethered oral tissues (tongue tie, lip tie)
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Mouth breathing
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Reverse swallow when drinking and eating
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Errored speech sounds
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Disordered breathing and sleep apnea
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Malocclusion and orthodontic relapse
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Temperomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
What Do OMDs Negatively Affect?
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Orofacial growth and development
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Airway competency
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Chewing and swallowing
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Articulation and speech intelligibility
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Efficiency of orthodontic treatment
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Adequate sleep
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Oral hygiene
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Proper posture
How To Treat OMDs
Depending on the client’s goals, Orofacial Myofunctional Treatment may include:
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Establishing correct resting tongue and facial posture
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Eliminating oral habits
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Establishing nasal breathing
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Learning to chew and swallow correctly
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Correcting speech sound errors