About Orofacial Myotherapy
"OMDs are the study and treatment of oral and facial muscles as they relate to speech, dentition, chewing/bolus collection, swallowing and overall mental and physical health." - Sandra Holtzman
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders include:
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders include:
- Deviated Swallow (Tongue Thrust)
- Abnormal Swallowing Patterns
- Abnormal Functional Breathing Patterns
- Forward Head Postur
- Open Mouth Posture
- Orthodontic Regressions
- Certain Abnormal Speech Patterns
Suggested Reading
The following articles are recommended for anyone who is interested in diving into the technical knowledge behind orofacial myotherapy.
"The Emerging Field of Orofacial Myofunction Therapy" by Joy Moeller, BS, RDH,,David Gilbert Kaplan, PhD, and Patrick McKeown, MA.
www.orthodontics.com March/April 2012
"Frequently Asked Questions and Answers in the Area of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, PDF Untitled-aomtinfo AOMT Brochure (Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy)
"Mouth Matter" by Carol Vander Stoep, RDH. 'What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy' and 'Facial Meltdown - Birth to Death - and How It Affects Your Overall Health.' www.mouthmattersbook.com/therapy
"Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: Why Now?" cranio_logoJoy L. Moeller, R.D.H., B.S. Volume 30 Issue 4 October 2012
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is Gaining Popularity, "Oroal Myofacial Therapy--A Breakthrough Technique to Treat Symptoms Relating to Breathing Problems, TMJ, Headaches, and Other Common Ailments". http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/04/07/orofacial....
"OMD Orofacial Myofuntional Disorders: Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment", by Licia Coceani Paskay, MS, CCC-SLP, COM. www.orthodontics.com March/April 2012
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http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/photos/video-exercises-stop-snoring-30978075
http://aomtinfo.org/
"The Emerging Field of Orofacial Myofunction Therapy" by Joy Moeller, BS, RDH,,David Gilbert Kaplan, PhD, and Patrick McKeown, MA.
www.orthodontics.com March/April 2012
"Frequently Asked Questions and Answers in the Area of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, PDF Untitled-aomtinfo AOMT Brochure (Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy)
"Mouth Matter" by Carol Vander Stoep, RDH. 'What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy' and 'Facial Meltdown - Birth to Death - and How It Affects Your Overall Health.' www.mouthmattersbook.com/therapy
"Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: Why Now?" cranio_logoJoy L. Moeller, R.D.H., B.S. Volume 30 Issue 4 October 2012
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is Gaining Popularity, "Oroal Myofacial Therapy--A Breakthrough Technique to Treat Symptoms Relating to Breathing Problems, TMJ, Headaches, and Other Common Ailments". http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/04/07/orofacial....
"OMD Orofacial Myofuntional Disorders: Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment", by Licia Coceani Paskay, MS, CCC-SLP, COM. www.orthodontics.com March/April 2012
AA
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/photos/video-exercises-stop-snoring-30978075
http://aomtinfo.org/
