Whole body, whole health
state-of-the-art dentistry

Conveniently located at the
intersection of 117 & 495

563 Main Street • Bolton, MA

Myofunctional
Therapy

    Get TMJ Pain Relief With Myofunctional Therapy

    What is a Myofunctional Disorder?

    Dr. David - Bolton, MA Dentist - Myofunctional TherapyImproper functioning of the muscles of the oral cavity and tongue that may result in:

    • Lack of lip seal (mouth breathing) possibly leading to occlusal dysfunction.
    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Speech problems
    • Low/forward tongue rest may be linked to orthodontic relapse, psychological, cosmetic and structural issues
    • Failure to chew properly
    • Incorrect swallowing may be linked to GERD and bloating
    What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?

    A series of exercises to re-pattern and optimize oral and facial functions to habituate static and dynamic and coordinated patterns that promote stable and correct oral postures. May include programs to eliminate oral habits (i.e. thumb sucking, tongue thrust) or referrals for correcting restricted frenum attachments.

    Goals of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
    • Dr. David - Bolton, MA Dentist - Orofacial Myofunctional TherapistCorrect excessive habits
    • At rest lip seal
    • Tongue up/palatal tongue rest position
    • Posterior teeth together swallow
    • Proper chewing and correct drinking
    • Nasal breathing
    What is an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist?

    Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists are trained to apply self awareness and behavior modification techniques to eliminate oral habits and optimize oral functions in both adults and children.

    Informational Resources:

    Short Lingual Frenulum and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
    by Yu-Shu Huang, Stacey Quo, J Andrew Berkowski and Christian Guilleminault

    Myofunctional Analysis and its Role in Dental Assessments and Oral Health
    by Paula Fabbie, RDH, BS

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    Address 563 Main St.
    Bolton, MA 01740
    Phone (978) 779-2888
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    Hours
    M 8:00am - 6:00pm
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    F 8:00am - 4:00pm

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    Located in Bolton at the intersection of 495 and Rt. 117, easily accessible from MetroWest Boston.