PROPER BREATHING IS THE ULTIMATE FOCUS.
- Tongue thrusts, low tongue posture, mouth breathing, clenching and grinding are all issues that point to a larger problem… disordered breathing
- Breathing is what keeps your body alive, and your body is designed for breathing through the nose.
- The mouth is a secondary route to breathe as a survival tool only- it is just not as effective
- Breathing through your nose leads to more oxygen delivery, filtration of allergens and bacteria, and better sleep
FOUR GOALS OF oROFACIAL mYOFUCTIONAL therapy
Lip Seal
Lip seal is necessary for nasal breathing and facial development.
Proper Tongue Posture
Tongue posture is critical for facial development, keeping the airway open, and keeping negative pressure for airflow in the airway.
Nasal Breathing
Nasal breathing is critical for airway health. Mouth breathing leads to numerous adverse health effects and needs to be corrected.
Correct Swallowing Pattern
The tongue should move up to the palate when swallowing. If the tongue moves forward or outward this leads to swallowing air and is a sign of other underlying issues.
what we can do to help
Patient Education
Patient education can include information about the patient's current condition, and available treatment options.
Crianial Myfascial Release/ TMJ Pain Relief
Cranial myofascial release is a therapeutic treatment that uses gentle pressure and stretching to release the fascial restrictions in the head and mouth. It is based on the principles of applied anatomy and the understanding of facial and oral musculatures and the manipulation of these myofascial systems . The myofascial release of the muscled of mastication can greatly relieve pain caused by the overworking of these muscles and the TMJ .
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