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Myo for Me

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    ​Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

    Myofunctional therapy is a treatment approach that focuses on the muscles of the face and mouth. Goals of therapy aim to improve abnormal habits that can affect speech, chewing, breathing, facial development.

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                                                                                               What are signs of a myofunctional disorder?

What's in it for me?

Benefits of myofunctional therapy consist of developing:

  • Proper resting tongue position.
  • Proper resting lip seal
  • Correct swallowing technique
  • Improved nasal breathing
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mouth breathing

Improve chronic mouth breathing and restore proper breathing patterns. 

orthodontic relapse

Compliment orthodontics treatment with proper tongue posture and function.

tongue thrusting

Develop a proper resting position with lips closed and tongue resting on the correct "Spot"

Do I have signs of an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder?

You may experience signs of facial pain, TMJ discomfort, mouth breathing, tongue thrust or tongue tie, sleep disordered breathing, altered facial development (misaligned teeth), or teeth grinding.
Some may experience restless sleep, Chronic fatigue, allergies, aggression, swollen tonsils, or undereye dark circles related to sleep disordered breathing.

Myofunctional therapy is a series of building exercises that focuses on individual needs in order to strengthen the muscles of the face and mouth. These specific exercises are intended to relearn proper normal function and discourage unhealthy facial compensations. Treatment can be coordinated with medical professionals such as Dentists, Orthodontists, Speech therapists, ENT, Sleep specialist or Physicians based on individual needs and as a team approach.

What to expect?

Myofunctional therapy can be sought out by individuals or a referring physician.  Patient will undergo a thorough evaluation and discuss if treatment is needed, treatment plan, and payment.  Results rely on patient compliance with treatment plan and willingness to participate in at home exercises. Referring offices will be kept informed of progress. Therapy is available for virtual sessions following first in person comprehensive assessment. 

About the therapist:

Crystal Ross is practicing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist in Florence. S.C.   With years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist she has an understanding of oral anatomy, function, and care. She plans to merge her career knowledge in hygiene with myofunctional therapy to bring patients quality comprehensive care.  Addressing the root causes of symptoms seen daily in the dental chair are a top priority. 

At Myo for Me, my mission is to empower patients to achieve optimal oral function through a personalized care plan. I believe by addressing the root causes of orofacial dysfunction we can support long term health, enhance quality of life, and complement the work of other health care professionals.

The Mission:


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