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Myofunctional Therapy for Tongue Tie

Exercises for tongue thrust in adults/ tongue thrust therapy

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WHAT IS MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY?

Just like physiotherapy, Myofunctional therapy is a type of specialized, non-invasive treatment approach that is performed to restore muscle strength and tone. The myofunctional therapy treatment regime consists of an exercise training program for muscles around the face, mouth and the tongue.

Through myofunctional therapy, problems such as tonguethrusting, incorrect swallowing, mouth breathing, lip seal, tongue position, speech disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea can be corrected. This helps achieve optimal oral function. Myofunctional therapy is a safe treatment option.

WHY IS MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY NECESSARY BEFORE AND AFTER A TONGUE TIE RELEASE?

Myofunctional therapy for tongue tie is recommended to prepare the muscles of your tongue, strengthen the tongue and the surrounding muscles. Tongue exercises will help in improving muscle tone and make the procedure of tongue tie release more effective.
Once the tongue tie release procedure is completed, you will be advised to perform the tongue exercises as prescribed by your myofunctional therapist. Myofunctional therapy after a tongue tie release is important to keep the tongue and fascia flexible, retrain your tongue to the new position, speed up your recovery, improve swallowing and help you develop correct oral habits and tongue posture.

ROLE OF MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPIST

A myofunctional therapist performs a careful assessment of each patient, and depending on their condition, they will create a personalized exercise and treatment plan tailored to meet the individual’s specific needs. Myofunctional therapist guide the patient through the exercises before and after the procedure to ensure that the patient’s oral habits are corrected.

Myofunctional therapists play a crucial role in helping patients retrain their orofacial muscles and enhance their functioning.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY SESSION?

Initial Assessment and Evaluation

In your first session, your myofunctional therapist will perform a comprehensive assessment of your oral habits and functioning, along with the strength of your muscles. After establishing the problems, your myofunctional therapist will make a treatment plan to meet your needs and improve your problem.

Individualized treatment plans

Based on the results of your assessments, our myofunctional therapists develop a personalized treatment plan. This treatment plan consists of exercises and activities that are chosen specifically for your problem and target the areas of concern, thereby improving your myofunctional challenges. Our certified and experienced myofunctional therapists assist you through the exercises and show you the correct way of performing them.

Exercises and activities involved

Some examples of tongue exercises that may be given to you by a dentist (myofunctional therapist) may include the following,

Mewing exercise
Teeth touch
Balloon inflation
Tongue touches
Tongue presses
Touch nose
Click the tongue
Uvula raises
Yogurt suction

Duration and frequency of therapy sessions

The duration and frequency of your myofunctional therapy sessions may vary depending on your individual needs. In most cases, the myofunctional therapy session lasts for about 30 to 45 minutes. Additionally, the frequency of the therapy sessions may be every 10-12 days, depending on your individual problems being addressed.

We highly recommend and encourage patients to perform myofunctional therapy exercises under the supervision of a certified and experienced myofunctional therapist. Our specialists are trained in providing myofunctional therapy for adults and children to ensure their concerns are addressed. We understand that each patient is unique, and hence, we provide individualized treatment plans and recommendations depending on the specific anatomic profile and orofacial dysfunction of individual patients.Our experts provide complete guidance and supervision according to the step-by-step treatment plan. You can speak to our experts by connecting with us virtually from anywhere across the globe.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT ARE THE DISORDERS THAT CAN BE TREATED USING MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY?

Myofunctional therapy can help treat various orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) in adults and children. These orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) may include TMJ disorders, teeth grinding and clenching, snoring, tongue thrusting, speech disorders, mouth breathing, poor postures, lip seal, tongue position, malocclusions, back pain, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, facial aesthetics and many more.

ARE MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY EXERCISES PAINFUL?

No, myofunctional therapy exercises are painless and non-invasive. They are specifically designed to retrain your oral muscles and strengthen them.

CAN MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY BE DONE REMOTELY OR VIRTUALLY?

Yes, our Myofunctional Dentists are well-trained to provide myofunctional therapy through virtual and remote settings. Our services are available worldwide. So, you can now speak and get training from our experts from anywhere around the world virtually. To know more about virtual myofunctional therapy, contact us today.

WHAT IS MYOFUNCTIONAL SPEECH THERAPY?

Myofunctional speech therapy is a specialized form of treatment therapy that addresses speech disorders occurring due to orofacial myofunctional disorders.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE THE RESULTS OF MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY?

The time taken to see the results of myofunctional therapy may vary from one patient to another. While some patients may see results within a few weeks, some may see them after 1-2 months.

WHAT IS MEWING EXERCISE?

Mewing exercise is a type of Myofunctional Therapy technique that helps flatten the tongue against the roof of the mouth. This mewing technique is said to assist in the realignment of the teeth and defining the jaw line.

WHAT IS TONGUE THRUST THERAPY?

Tongue thrust therapy is a type of treatment approach that is done to correct improper posture of the tongue and improve the swallowing habits associated with tongue thrust. Tongue thrust is the pattern in which the tongue pushes between or against the teeth during the acts of speech or swallowing.

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