East Texas Orofacial Myology

🌟✨ A little time, effort, and dedication can lead to amazing results! ✨🌟

✅ Improved lip & tongue postures day & night
🌬️ Nasal breathing improved
🍽️ Chewing & swallowing improved
🚫 Nail biting eliminated
😁 Smile improved
😴 Better sleep
👅 Proper swallow pattern achieved
🏆 Setting up for long-term success with any future orthodontic work

Commit to the journey and reap the rewards! 💪🌟

🥳🥳Doubling up on our Congratulations to these two super stars 🌟 for eliminating their oral habit! 👏
Working together & with East Texas Orofacial Myology’s 🍭Lollipop ThumbStop 🛑 Program this was a Win Win 🏅 🏅👏👏

📣Resolving Tongue Tie Issues Isn’t a Simple Process

I often receive calls from individuals seeking help for tongue tie procedures, whether for children or adults. I’d like to clarify a few points about these procedures.

Firstly, there are several methods for releasing a tongue tie, and these methods differ. Some involve sutures (stitches), while others do not. The releases I’m discussing here are specifically for children and adults, not infants.

➡️It’s critical to understand that resolving tongue ties isn’t as simple as performing a few exercises before and after the release. This is not a quick fix for multiple body issues. It’s crucial to understand the compensations that develop around the restrictions and the reasons for needing the release in the first place.

The initial appearance of the tongue tie does not determine the outcome; improvement is possible with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. We address these dysfunctions first, then re-evaluate. If a release is still needed, we work toward achieving proper function.

How do you recognize proper function? How do you know your therapist is qualified? The best professionals to understand oral function and dysfunction are those whose scope of practice involves working in the mouth, such as registered dental hygienists and speech language pathologists.🦷👅🗣️

An evaluation is a thorough process. Fully addressing all compensations from a tongue tie release can take months. In my practice, we typically reassess function nine months to a year after the procedure.

If your release provider does not require a comprehensive evaluation of the oral complex before and after the release, it’s essential to ask questions and seek therapists certified in oral function and dysfunction.

🍏🍎 Did you know eating apples whole has amazing benefits? Not only do you get extra fiber, phytonutrients, and hydration, but it also boosts dental and oral health! 🦷

Chewing helps guide and develop proper jaw structure, which can even improve breathing by developing the airway properly. 🌬️

Does your child prefer whole apples, cut-up pieces, or applesauce? 🍏🍎✨

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Do you or someone you know struggle with nail biting❓
It can be difficult to stop, but understanding the reason or reasons for the habit is the goal of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. 🤔🔍 Some of the most common reasons for this habit are airway insufficiencies 🌬️ and habits transferred from thumb sucking 👍👶.
East Texas Orofacial Myology can address these habits and help protect the health of your teeth 🦷 and TMJ from the damaging effects of long-term nail biting.

🔹What Makes Orthodontic Work Successful?

Orthodontic work is successful when it achieves not only an aesthetically pleasing smile but also a functional bite and overall oral health.
Incorporating myofunctional therapy can further enhance the success of orthodontic treatment. Here are some of the benefits:

1. Establishing proper nasal breathing 🌬️
2. Establishing proper lip posture 👄
3. Establishing proper tongue posture 👅
4. Maintaining orthodontic stability 😊

Myofunctional therapy helps ensure that the muscles of the face and mouth are functioning correctly, which supports the stability of orthodontic results and promotes overall oral health. A Win Win! 👏

Do you have questions concerning Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and orthodontics?
East Texas Orofacial Myology can help answer your questions.

Do you notice your child struggling to swallow? 😟 Messy eating? 🍴 Smacking? 😬 Needing a lot of liquids to swallow? 🥤 Experiencing GI issues after eating?
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy can evaluate and determine function and dysfunction of the oral phase of swallowing. Let’s address these concerns and improve your child’s eating experience! 🌟

Happy International Day of Yoga! 🧘‍♀️🌍
There’s a lot of talk about breath work in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, and one of my favorite practices for breath support is yoga. Beyond enhancing breath control, yoga offers numerous benefits for the mind and body. Are you a yogi, or do you have another go-to method for breath support? Share your thoughts below!

🌟 Did you know that Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is for adults too? Not just children! 🌟

Do you struggle with:
- Keeping lips closed and nose breathing?
- Snoring?
- TMJ dysfunction?
- Chewing difficulties?
- Dry mouth in the morning?

OMT can help! Improve your oral and overall health with targeted therapy. Reach out to learn more and start your journey to better wellness today! 💪✨

🔹Just a few of the many benefits of oral habit elimination.
🔹East Texas Orofacial Myology has been working with all ages to address oral habits since 2009. It’s more than eliminating the habit but understanding the why behind the habit and working towards creating new healthy functional habits.

➡️So much improvement made in just a little over two months.
OMT is still in progress but we are thrilled to note these changes.
✅sleeping through the night
✅No more violent tantrums
✅More alert & can manage without a nap
✅More compliant & agreeable
✅Lips closing & nasal breathing
✅Oral habit eliminated

If you know someone who is struggling with some of these issues, share this information please. Establishing a good Airway is so important and always step one to success. East Texas Orofacial Myology has programs designed for children through adults.

🌞 **Join us for a Summer Mini Myo BootCamp Adventure!** 😎👅

📣Calling all moms and kiddos! Are you ready to dive into a fun and educational summer camp experience?

🌟 **What:** Mini Myofunctional Summer BootCamp for Kids to Learn Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Basics

👅👃🗣️Educational sessions on nasal breathing, oral habit elimination, tongue ties, and airway health.
Speech screening, tongue tie screening & airway screening available.

🤩Engaging activities to make learning fun!

❓**Who:** Children new to or needing a refresher on these essential skills

➡️Moms will learn from experts while children are engaged in learning

🗓️ **When:** Choose from daily sessions or join us for the full 4-day experience

💰 **Cost:** Pay by the day or the full 4 days

📝 **Space is limited! Register soon to secure your spot!** SEND DM for interest & pricing.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to equip your child with invaluable skills for a healthier future! 🌟

🥳 So very happy to celebrate with this sweet girl for her accomplishment in oral habit elimination!🍭
With the support of family, knowing the right timing of a habit elimination program, her willingness and the tools and steps from East Texas Orofacial Myology’s oral habit elimination program (Lollipop ThumbStop), made this a success! 👏

Is your child experiencing sleep difficulties such as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, snoring, feeling refreshed in the morning, nightmares, bedwetting, or daytime behavior issues? These issues may indicate underlying concerns worth exploring further. East Texas Orofacial Myology adopts a collaborative approach to support children in achieving optimal sleep for their growth and development and overall wellness.

Let’s chat if your child is experiencing any of the above.

Although we may not directly address the specific issue mentioned above, the focus is on identifying the root cause to implement effective corrective measures.

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Did you know that habitual mouth breathing can lead to a range of issues affecting facial development, sleep quality, dental health, and even speech?

It’s important to understand the connection between breathing habits and your overall health and the benefits of Orofacial Myofunctional therapy.

Proper diagnosis allows for targeted and effective therapeutic exercises for oral posture retraining to promote better health with goals to improve breathing, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life.

🥳Happy Graduation Day 🎉for this guy who was so committed to his therapy protocol! It was so much fun seeing him succeed and crush his goals! Thank you for the great referral!

🥳Congratulations are in order for this guy who eliminated his oral habit with flying colors! 🍭
😊Utilizing the fun & encouraging Habit Elimination Program that East Texas Orofacial Myology uses sets children up for success.
😊It takes a willing participant and family support to make this such a winning experience!
😊Way to go! You did awesome 👏

🥳Big congratulations to this guy for his accomplishment in eliminating his oral habit!
😊He’s very proud and so is his family! 🍭
🥳Congratulations you did it!!!

Happy Orofacial Myology Day! So thankful to have been in this space since 2009 and watching the awareness grow.

Nasal breathing is critical for optimal health and it’s the basis for orofacial myofunctional therapy to be successful.
👉Step one: We must first identify the root cause of mouth breathing and this may include a report or diagnosis from an airway specialist.
Once identified, a nasal breathing program can be implemented with success.

Nasal breathing is critical for optimal health and it’s the basis for orofacial myofunctional therapy ti be successful.
👉Step one: We must first identify the root cause of mouth breathing and this may include a report or diagnosis from an airway specialist.
Once identified a nasal breathing program can be implemented with success.

Some of the benefits that are achieved with OMT.
Correcting dysfunctions early and establishing correct breathing and oral postures can enhance the longterm stability & health of the oral environment.

Such a great change for this little person as he now has so much more range of motion. It takes a team.
👉First understanding the compensations and limitations with a comprehensive myofunctional evaluation
👉Working with a skilled provider trained in tethered oral tissues
👉Family support
👉Continuing to work through myofunctional therapy for proper healing

Helping children thrive through, breathing, eating, sleeping & speaking better. Your team may also include a speech language pathologist and bodywork specialist; craniosacral therapy, chiropractic and physical therapy.

A long -term pacifier habit can cause a lot of havoc on developing growth patterns. But the good thing is, it can be helped with early intervention in a fun & encouraging environment. The overall health benefits are a bonus as the lips close and nasal breathing is established.
Have you tried to help your little one and it’s been really hard or unsuccessful? East Texas Orofacial Myology has helped many children over the years stop these noxious habits. Reach out for a consultation to see if it’s the right time.