Identifying, Preventing & Treating Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders.
Helping our clients
grow, sleep, and breathe better!
About MYO Mindfulness
Our What are Orofacical Myofunctional Disorders? (OMDs)
These disorders refer to the abnormal patterns of muscle function and movement in the face, mouth, & tongue, affecting breathing, chewing, swallowing, sucking, and speaking.
OMD’s interfere with proper growth & development, occlusion, TMJ movement, and the stability of dental & orthodontic treatment. They can also contribute to forward head posture, incorrect oral habits, & more.
What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
Its Like Physical Therapy, For your Face!
Myofunctional Therapy is an individualized exercise based treatment designed to restore proper breathing and oral functions of the tongue, mouth, & facial muscles.
This is achieved through neuromuscular re-education and by establishing strength, coordination, & mobility in the facial & tongue muscles.
Our Philosophy
At MYO Mindfulness, we believe in a holistic/functional approach to health & wellness. Getting to the ROOT CAUSE. Multidisciplinary Provider Support is vital to comprehensive care & breath is LIFE!
Currently seeing clients ages 6 years +
Ages 3-5 seen on a case by case basis.
Myofunctional Therapy can help in Providing Relief from:
Tongue Tie
Tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a congenital condition where the tissue, called the lingual frenum, connecting the tongue's underside to the floor of the mouth is tight or short. This causes restriction and can limit the tongue's movement, potentially affecting essential functions like breastfeeding, speech articulation, breat
Tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a congenital condition where the tissue, called the lingual frenum, connecting the tongue's underside to the floor of the mouth is tight or short. This causes restriction and can limit the tongue's movement, potentially affecting essential functions like breastfeeding, speech articulation, breathing, chewing, proper swallowing, and oral hygiene.
- Learn comprehensive pre- and post-op exercises that optimize the results of your tongue-tie release
- Find the right doctor to achieve the best results
Snoring, UARS, & Sleep Apnea
Snoring is a loud, hoarse or harsh breathing sound that comes from loose, relaxed tissues that vibrate while breathing during sleep.
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome or UARS is a sleep disordered breathing condition similar to obstructive sleep apnea. The muscles & tissues of the upper airway relax at night (often occurring in combinatio
Snoring is a loud, hoarse or harsh breathing sound that comes from loose, relaxed tissues that vibrate while breathing during sleep.
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome or UARS is a sleep disordered breathing condition similar to obstructive sleep apnea. The muscles & tissues of the upper airway relax at night (often occurring in combination with an already narrowed airway). This resistance through the airway is significant enough to disrupt the quality of sleep causing arousals. Most events are shallow & brief enough that sufferers are typically unaware of these awakenings during the night. Sleep quality is generally disrupted to the point of causing clinical consequences such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, excessive daytime sleepiness or a sense of overall fatigue.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and then starts again during sleep. It is caused by collapse and blockage of the upper airway. Over time this condition can cause serious complications, such has increased risk of heart disease, heart attack & stroke, .
Headaches & TMJ Pain
Headaches & TMJ Pain
TMJ disorder or TMD involves problems with the jaw and the muscles that control jaw movement. These problems can result in pain in your jaw joint as well as difficulty or discomfort when biting, chewing, speaking, or yawning. Myofunctional therapy focuses on correcting poor oral habits that contribute to jaw pain. We can achieve optima
TMJ disorder or TMD involves problems with the jaw and the muscles that control jaw movement. These problems can result in pain in your jaw joint as well as difficulty or discomfort when biting, chewing, speaking, or yawning. Myofunctional therapy focuses on correcting poor oral habits that contribute to jaw pain. We can achieve optimal function of your tongue and facial muscles by strengthening & training them in order to reduce your TMJ pain. Also reducing tension in your face and jaw, while reducing clenching, grinding, and headaches .
Mouth Breathing
Orthodontic Relapse
Headaches & TMJ Pain
Mouth breathing is when you breathe primarily through the mouth. This can be caused by an obstruction in the nasal passages. It can also be caused by an obstruction in the throat, such as enlarged tonsils, adenoids, &/or tongue muscles. The way we breathe can impact the way our face grows, as well as our quality of sleep!
Symptoms of Mou
Mouth breathing is when you breathe primarily through the mouth. This can be caused by an obstruction in the nasal passages. It can also be caused by an obstruction in the throat, such as enlarged tonsils, adenoids, &/or tongue muscles. The way we breathe can impact the way our face grows, as well as our quality of sleep!
Symptoms of Mouth Breathing
- Dry mouth, Bad Breath, Snoring, Drooling, High caries rate, Periodontal Disease, Sleep apnea, Malocclusion, Behavior Problems & more
Orthodontic Relapse
Orthodontic Relapse
Orthodontic Relapse
Getting to the root cause of why braces are needed in the first place!
Braces and appliances work by applying constant light pressure to the teeth & surrounding bones. Our facial & tongue muscles do the same! If the muscles of the face, tongue, & lips are functioning improperly then our teeth shift to follow that force. Having these mus
Getting to the root cause of why braces are needed in the first place!
Braces and appliances work by applying constant light pressure to the teeth & surrounding bones. Our facial & tongue muscles do the same! If the muscles of the face, tongue, & lips are functioning improperly then our teeth shift to follow that force. Having these muscles in balance and working properly, guides proper jaw growth, allowing enough space for the teeth to grow in.
Contact Us
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Located at Office of Dr. Andrew Cohen
426 Cottman St, Jenkintown, PA 19046
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