What is Orofacial Myology?

Oralmyology is a non-invasive holistic approach that treats the whole body by working with the muscles of the face, tongue, mouth and jaw to create symmetry, balance and proper oral habits for a lifelong healthy posture.

We focus on Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) such as mouth breathing, tight or restricted tongue and lip ties, improper chewing and swallowing patterns, tongue thrust, lip incompetence and oral facial habits to name just a few. These OMDs are linked to migraines, TMJD, facial development, asymmetry, poor breathing and sleeping habits.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy works with the root cause of these disorders by using methods of neuroplasticity and behavior modification techniques.

orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Clinical oral facial Massage

It takes a team to build long lasting results. Whether it be Myo or massage, treatment in combination with dentist, orthodontist, ENT’s, craniosacral osteopaths, therapists and chiropractors treating the whole body the way that it should.

Breathing and Sleep Disorders

Includes open mouth and lips apart posture or lips that don’t stay closed.

Buteyko Breathing Techniques.

Restorative Breathing.

Tongue Thrust and Tongue Rest Posture

Tongue Tie and Lip Tie.

Low Tongue rest posture; tongue is visible.

Tongue protrudes between or agains the upper and or lower front teeth.

TMJ Disorders

Jaw pain or tenderness.

Bruxism/Clenching or grinding teeth.

Difficulty chewing or swallowing.

Atypical or Difficulty Swallowing

Chewing disorders and digestive issues, messy eating (frequent crumbs or drooling), constantly chapped lips …

GERD

Infant Feeding Problems and Other Habits

Problems latching on during breastfeeding.

Feeding and swallowing problems.

Frenectomies

Tongue and Lip Ties.

They are two basic types of frenums: a lingual and a labial frenum.

Heidi, wanted to thank you again for all you did for me ... I ran and finished the L.A. Marathon - with my mouth closed!

I literally could NOT have done that if I was still breathing through my mouth.

Plus, it is amazing we were meeting virtually before virtual was cool!

Thanks for everything!

Chris

Myofunctional Therapy

Tension pain

Clinical Oral Facial Massage is an innovative modality derived from myofascial release which opens the fascia under the tongue, relieves facial tension, balances the TMJ, opens the sinuses and helps relieve migraine headaches so you feel and look healthier.

Virtual Therapy sessionS

Our sessions can be held virtually using Zoom or other virtual meeting apps. Exercises and assessments can be done safely without contact right in your own home or office. We even provide virtual assessments and consultations.

Habit breaking

Every day we consciously and unconsciously use the muscles of our face and mouth. Like any habit, there are good and bad habits. Therapy promotes healthy habits and eliminates prolonged oral habits such as nail biting, lip sucking, thumb sucking etc.

Certifications and Associations

Send us an email

If you have questions about your oral health care, drop us a note and we will get back to you.

Contact Details

Office hours

With Oral Facial Health Care, you can reduce the occurrence of discomfort associated with migraine pressure tension headaches, jaw or neck pain or other painful symptoms of OMD.

We offer a 10-point evaluation and customized therapies based on holistic, natural healing methods.