Noble Speech Therapy, LLC
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Specializing in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)?
OMT is the neurologic re-education of the oral-facial muscles. Orofacial myofunctional disorders may cause an impairment in swallowing, chewing, speech articulation, breathing and negatively affect the position of the lips, cheeks, and tongue.
OMT can benefit those with:
Tongue-tie and lip tie
Open mouth posture
Speech misarticulations (lisp)
Tongue thrust
Malocclusion (including crossbites, underbites, and overjet)
Improve lip seal
TMJ disorders
Habits affecting dentition (thumb sucking)
Atypical swallowing and chewing
Oral breathing
Low tongue posture
What are some causes of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders?
Tongue-tie and lip tie
Overuse of pacifier and sippy cup
Breastfeeding complications
Finger sucking and other oral habits
Diet of soft processed food
All of which may cause atypical changes to oral structures and development
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Abnormal oral development may cause:
Mouth breathing habit
Behavioral issues
Learning difficulties
Posture problem
Speech problem
Swallowing disorder (tongue thrust)
TMJ disorders
Snoring/obstructive sleep apnea
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