Brenda has been a Dental Hygienist for over 15 years with specialized training in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional Therapy is a therapeutic approach used to establish oral rest posture and restore proper oral function as it relates to breathing, speaking and swallowing.
A myofunctional therapist can help identify, prevent, and treat disorders of muscle function of the face and mouth.
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Most recent scientific literature has shown that treatment for orofacial myology disorders can be 80-90% effective in correcting swallow and rest posture functions. It also shows these corrections are retatined years after successful completion of treatment (Hahn&Hahn, 1992)
Orofacial myology disorder clients should be individually evaluated to discover all of the factors which may be involved. This is especially important where there are dental, medical, or speech concerns. The professionally-trained orofacial myologist will make a decision whether or not the patient woudl benefit from treatment. A multi-disciplinary professional approach is vital to successful treatment and includes: dentistry, orthodontists, allergist, and EnT physicians.