Speech, Language and Orofacial Myofunctional Services
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Receptive Language
Expressive Language Articulation and Phonology Childhood Apraxia of Speech Early Literacy |
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What are Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD)?
- Treatment Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) involve issues with the muscles and functions of the mouth and face. These conditions can have wide-ranging effects, such as difficulties with breastfeeding, facial bone growth, chewing, swallowing, speech, bite alignment, jaw movement, oral hygiene, the stability of orthodontic treatments, and overall facial appearance.
- OMDs frequently arise due to habitual mouth breathing or inadequate nasal breathing. Disruptions in breathing patterns cause the muscles and orofacial functions to adapt, which can lead to the development of OMDs. These conditions may affect the outcomes of treatments offered by orthodontists, dentists, dental hygienists, speech-language pathologists, and other specialists who work with OMD-related issues.
