The MYO Process
First Visit - Comprehensive Exam
This first visit will be an in person ‘discovery visit’, which takes place in person, and will include an evaluation and examination of the muscles of your mouth & face, as well as your airway. You can expect about a 90 minute exam. This thorough assessment will help us understand your myofunctional health and history from early childhood to the present, ensuring we can develop the most effective treatment plan for you.
The Evaluation Components consists of:
1. Videos: To analyze your muscle function and movement patterns in detail.
2. Photos: To document your facial structure as well as your lip & tongue postures.
3. Questions: Covering your history from early childhood onward.
- You should plan for an expense of $150 for your Comprehensive Exam, which will be collected at time of service.
*Exams can include up to two additional family members at a discounted rate.
Therapy Program
Personalized client-based program. A full program generally consists of 12 sessions and ranges from 6-9 months. These sessions take place via telehealth. For clients who need a functional frenuloplasty, therapy includes pre & post operative stretches and exercises. These clients may also require 1-3 short check-in sessions.
Therapy consists of bi-weekly sessions that are approximately 30-45 minutes in length.
Each therapy session will be unique and builds upon the previous sessions. Each of the exercises given will be demanding even though they may seem silly. Personal dedication is essential in order for successful program completion. You will demonstrate the exercises you learned and practiced prior to learning new ones in every session. As therapy progresses some sessions may be held every 3 weeks instead of every two.
The exercises and techniques given usually require about 5 minutes of your time, two times a day. It is important to maintain consistency in order to create new neural pathways, allowing for new functional patterns. This is the pathway to eliminating old neuromuscular patterns of dysfunction, relieve tension or pain, and improve the quality of both sleep and breathing.
*Session can include up to two additional family members at a discounted rate, as long as sessions take place together.
Goals of Therapy
Four Goals Of Therapy
- Nasal breathing (Day & Night)
- Correct Tongue Posture (Day & Night)
- Lips Closed Together (Day & Night)
- Proper Chewing & Swallowing
Other Providers: Myofunctional therapy is multifaceted & often involves a team approach. This means working with other health care providers to address your underlying challenges to help us achieve your goals. Other providers may include Airway Focused/Aware dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, ENT's, physicians, sleep specialists, body workers & more. Therapy is individualized and treatment plans are devised depending upon your specific needs.
Costs
Costs:
Myofunctional therapy is considered a specialized treatment and is not generally covered by medical or dental insurance and not considered in-network with any insurance company. However, most FSA and HSA can be used for therapy, it is suggested you check with your specific plan.
During your comprehensive exam you will receive a quote for complete therapy, based on an estimated number of sessions. You can pay for your therapy upfront (receiving a 5% discount) or choose a payment plan.
Myofunctional therapy is priced as a program rather than per session. Most patients find that a full program will cost them approximately $2,100-$2,400. The cost of the comprehensive exam is not included in the cost of the therapy.
