Enhancing Craniofacial-Respiratory Function
What Is Myofunctional Therapy?
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Myofunctional therapy is a therapeutic approach that helps retrain oral and facial muscles to work properly, encouraging better breathing, swallowing, and tongue posture. It helps address issues like tongue thrust, mouth breathing, and improper oral habits, which can affect your child’s dental alignment and overall health. Dr. Nichole Anderson incorporates myofunctional therapy to support proper craniofacial and respiratory development, improving airway function, jaw alignment, and facial symmetry.
This therapy uses gentle exercises to guide natural growth and correct harmful habits, offering long-term benefits for your child. When combined with other treatments like growth appliances, it creates a well-rounded approach to healthy development. Myofunctional therapy is non-invasive and is especially beneficial for children, as it addresses issues early on and helps prevent future, more extensive interventions.
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Benefits of Myofunctional Therapy
