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It is important when dealing with children to check whether snoring is indicative of other more serious health problems. When snoring is a problem, we can provide treatment to help patient recovery. Mild cases may be addressed by repositioning of tongue rest posture and balancing oral and facial muscle rest postures. We can help establish a more functional and open airway and patent nasal passage airway through myofunctional exercises. Importantly, we work closely with a sleep clinic, associated physicians and an airway integrated dentist along with other physiatrists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1602018839785-VJ3D50426SB04I869AP4/TMD.jpg Services Jaw Pain, Facial Tension, and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) TMJ is temporomandibular joint. When a disorder or dysfunction occurs with the TMJ, it is refered to as TMJD/TMD. The temporomandibular joint is the hinge which connects your jaw to the temporal bones allowing you to move your mouth. A TMD can come from injury, grinding, or clenching, or muscle tension from overall stress. Our treatment for TMD is to correct the muscles of the jaw to help with muscle coordination and remission of TMD symptoms. We work in close proximity with dentists and dental specialists in this area to help achieve the best possible results and success in treatment possible for TMJD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1603904220678-I4RYVB1LQ7R27A8RLS6F/clenching.jpg Services Clenching Clenching can be characterized by tight closing of teeth for prolonged periods of time. When developed as a habit, clenching can cause damage to teeth and develop TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems that lead to pain and improper chewing. An orofacial myofunctional therapist can help a patient become aware of how stress can be a contributor to clenching. Strategies can be employed to diminish or completely eliminate clenching habits. Additionally, we can look for symptoms of disordered nasal breathing which may be an underlying cause. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1603904276311-K0OX8L6T1R0SKOVMVA63/clenching.jpg Services Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) Bruxism is a condition that involves teeth grinding, gnashing and/or clenching - typically occurring during sleep. A myofunctional therapist can bring awareness of the habit as well as identify cause. Anxiety and stress can be contributors but so can an abnormal bite or crooked teeth . Additionally, nasal breathing issues may be associated with bruxism. In addition to teeth damage, discomfort, TMJ, and muscle pain, bruxism often is associated with sleep disorders which require specialized treatment and assessment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1602018195963-79AFS7EJAM1Z12KDYXXB/noxious-habits.jpg Services Noxious Habits Dental and overall development of the oral complex are put highly at risk when these habits are present and persistent. Malocclusion, and the overall health of your facial tissues are put at risk when you have noxious habits such as Thumb sucking Lip-biting, and Deviated/atypical swallowing. For example, a child can chronically lick their lips which can substantially change the composition of their tongue adversely affecting speech. We work on the habit or the source of the problem and then we may refer to a Speech Language Pathologist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1602018257825-2YM1KL057P5F0TMA913K/tongue-tie.jpg Services Tongue Tie Your tongue is a major part of your face and plays a major role in your mouth and your appearance. A normal tongue is free to move around the mouth while a tongue tie may mean the tongue is restricted in its full potential and capacity to move as it is pinned down by a lingual frenulum. When treated with Orafacial Myology, the tongue will adopt a normal position and dental-facial development can continue and the patient may reduce the chances of further medical-dental or orthodontic complications. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1602018214569-4XV627PVJ665EG3KB45C/frenotomy.jpg Services Pre-op and Post-op Frenotomy Orofacial Surgery Frenectomy / Frenuloplasty : This is where the bottom of the tongue is cut underneath on the frenulum. Some babies for example, are born with their tongue pinned down by the frenulum which extends too far forward in the mouth. We provide therapeutic exercises to prepare for the frenotomy as well as to facilitate stretching and healing post frenotomy to assist in reducing the possibility of reattachment of the frenulum scar tissue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1602018726619-G76MGUI2642R64ALT7B0/mouth-breathing-1.jpg Services Mouth Breathing There are many causes of mouth breathing. The important thing to note is that mouth breathing can create problems like excessively dry mouth with more bacteria and bad breath. Children who breathe through their mouth can slow the development of their lower jaw resulting in possible overbites, upper airway infections and inflammation and excessive gums showing in smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1602018461673-P36GNH2R9OJ5VZ777CFO/tongue-thrust-1.jpg Services Tongue Thrusting A condition where the tongue pushes anterior (forward between the teeth) during swallowing. There are habitual tongue thrusts, functional tongue thrusts, and anatomic tongue thrusts. The seriousness depends on type, intensity, duration, and frequency of tongue thrusting. Our myologists can identify the correct course of action based on a physical examination of the patient https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1602018713864-WHKS8JDXDZ1VJN7MATV7/drooling.jpg Services Drooling Drooling can become an area for concern especially when you don’t know what’s causing it. If you have a concerns about gagging or choking then orofacial myology may be required to train the mouth to keep saliva in and train proper swallowing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1602019286216-LND4ZS1IGAYGUZMNSW32/sleep-apnea-and-snoring.jpg Services Body Posture Slouching and poor posture can create problems. Back pain, breathing difficulty, and stress are all related to poor posture. Research has shown that body posture issues can be related to tongue rest posture. Tongue rest posture can actually impact head posture affecting the centre of gravity between head and body. For patients, understanding head position is a first step, and combined with myofunctional therapy can help a person become more aware of their posture during chewing and swallowing. The impact of untreated body posture issues magnify over time, and can lead to significant strain throughout the body and even lead to physiological and anatomical changes. Myofunctional therapy, through simple exercises and awareness, can help form an improved balance of the muscular groups, improve alignment and reduce strain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1602019272806-NFJKDDWS9FLNH072CZ6G/orthodontics.jpg Services Orthodontics Whenever there is a change in your mouth it can take some getting used to. This includes before, during, and after receiving orthodontics. Orofacial myology techniques and principles can be used either alone or in combination with other forms of treatment to correctly adapt your muscles to their proper function and keep your mouth healthy throughout your entire orthodontic procedure, reducing the possibilities for relapse of orthodontic treatment, creating more sustainable success with orthodontic treatment all around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6510d28f414435ff39a080/1602019253798-TXU0N2EVSIE0CVVFW1WS/open-bite.jpg Services Open bites and Cross bites Anterior open bites happen when the mouth is closed and the molars touch but the front teeth remain open with a space. A posterior open bite is also possible with the anterior (front) teeth closing or producing an end to end bite leaving the back teeth of the mouth unable to close, creating a space in the back of the smile. This can be detrimental to overall dental growth and development and be a cause of a possible tongue thrust habit that will need treatment to correct. There are many causes including hereditary, sucking fingers, improper tongue position, and many more. 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