It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

What are Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)?

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth that can affects individuals across the lifespan. OMDs may directly and/or indirectly affect:

sleep health, breastfeeding, chewing, swallowing, speech, occlusion, facial skeletal growth and development, oral hygiene, temporomandibular joint movement, stability of orthodontic treatment, facial esthetics, and overall physical and mental health.

Symptoms of OMDs include, but are not limited to:

snoring, sleep disordered breathing (including sleep apnea), mouth breathing, low tongue posture, teeth grinding or clenching, TMD and/or jaw clicking, tethered oral tissues, messy eating, difficulty chewing and swallowing, speech “articulation” issues (e.g. including a lisp), crooked teeth or malocclusion, prolonged oral habits (e.g. pacifier use or finger/thumb sucking), facial and neck tension, repeat orthodontics, and/or poor posture.

I strive to help the patient identify the root cause of dysfunction and individualize myofunctional therapy to meet their personal goals while considering factors that may impact speech, eating, breathing, sleeping, and overall well being.