
Karen Mills
COM® RDH
Certified Orofacial Myologist
member of IAOM,CRDHA,CDHA
Healthy Breath, Healthy Swallowing, Healthy Body, Healthy Life
OROFACIAL MYOLOGY
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Orofacial Myology is the study of muscle function, of the face, neck and mouth. An Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, can provide exercises for training and proper placement, of the tongue, lips, cheeks, swallowing patterns, and proper breathing techniques.
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth. OMDs may affect, directly and/or indirectly, breastfeeding, facial skeletal growth and development, chewing, swallowing, speech, teeth placement, temporomandibular joint movement, TMJ pain, oral hygiene, stability of orthodontic treatment, facial aesthetics, difficulties in digesting food, airway obstruction, allergy-like symptoms, ADHD and many other health issues.
Research has shown, the myofunctional therapy may reduce the symptoms of sleep disorders, such as snoring, and mild to moderate OSA (obstructive sleep apnea)
I encourage your questions, and I'm excited to share my journey as a Myofunctional Therapist.
Health Spending Accounts will generally cover the cost, I have not had luck with general dental insurance Please plan on a minimum 6 sessions over 2-3 months, for the greatest success!
$145.00 for one therapy session
$780.00 for 6 sessions a savings of $90!
$130 Review sessions
Also offering noxious habit therapy, example thumbsucking, for a fee of $600.
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