Karen Mills
COM® RDH
Certified Orofacial Myologist
Introducing
Kaylan Mahelal
RDH, Orofacial Myologist
members of IAOM,CRDHA,CDHA
Healthy Breath, Healthy Swallowing, Healthy Body, Healthy Life
Hello! My name is Kaylan,
I am born and raised in Calgary, AB.
I am wife to the funniest, most supportive, yet incredibly annoying husband. I am mother to an absolutely beautiful angel of a daughter. In my spare time you can find me visiting with our families, trying new restaurants, reading, gardening, bike riding and simply enjoying life with the ones I love.
I have been a practicing registered Dental Hygienist for over 12 years. I have gained experience in orthodontics, laser therapy, local anaesthesia and of course myofunctional therapy. As an experienced dental hygienist, I am passionate about maintaining both oral health and systemic health, but what excites me the most is advancing the connection between the two; starting with healthy breathing and tackling one dysfunction at a time.
I am confident in setting a new standard of care as we work together to find the root causes of dysfunction, and create an individualized plan to achieve the four goals of myofunctional therapy: lip seal, tongue posture, nasal breathing, and a correct swallow. My commitment to you is in providing expert knowledge, and spreading awareness in hopes of changing the way we view common symptoms: mouth breathing, snoring, grinding/clenching, TMJ pain and open mouth posture. Just because they are common, does not mean they are okay! As myofunctional therapists we specialize in neurological training of the mouth, face and neck muscles.
I look forward to working with you and helping you discover all the health benefits Myofunctional Therapy has to offer!
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, reflux/Gerd, 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 had some luck with general dental insurance, try these codes: 05012 X6 , or 14312 X6 Please plan on a minimum 6 sessions over 2-3 months, for the greatest success!
Myology clients seen,Thursday and Friday with flexibilty
$150.00 for one therapy session
$810.00 for 6 session committment a savings of $90!
$135 Review/maintenance sessions
Also offering noxious habit therapy, example thumbsucking, for a fee of $600.
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