Oral Facial Myology

Do you or your child suffer from protruding teeth? Incorrect oral behaviours may be the cause of your orthodontic problems…

Oral Myology techniques are used to correct any oral and facial (orofacial), postural and functional disorders. These disorders involve misuse of the tongue and the lips through inappropriate muscle function affecting the teeth’s development. Orofacial variation is an additional muscle disorder that involves incorrect resting posture of the lips. This is referred to as lip incompetence and often distracts from aesthetic appearance. Both problems can create cosmetic issues involving protruding teeth and lips.

Causes of Orofacial Myofunctional disorders involve:

• Thumb or finger sucking, nail biting and teeth grinding
• An airway restriction from enlarged tonsils or adenoids, allergies or nasal or pharynx deviations.
• Structural or physical abnormalities such as short lingual frenum (tongue-tie)

At Braces ‘n’ Faces our professionals can provide you with Oral Facial Myology techniques that correct muscle function and modify oral behaviours. The treatment involves re-education and awareness of poor oral habits, toning and positioning muscle posture and lastly forming correct and lasting oral habits.