Myofunctional Therapy for Tongue Tie
Exercises for tongue thrust in adults/ tongue thrust therapy
Tongue
exercises
WHAT IS MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY?
WHY IS MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY NECESSARY BEFORE AND AFTER A TONGUE TIE RELEASE?
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.
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
Exercises and activities involved
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
No, myofunctional therapy exercises are painless and non-invasive. They are specifically designed to retrain your oral muscles and strengthen them.
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.
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