Myofunctional Me LLC

Founded by Natalia Plaza

Group Buteyko & Myo Classes

What is Orofacial Myology

or Orofacial Myofunctional

Training?

It is the holistic & integrative neuromuscular retraining of the orofacial & pharyngeal muscles and to encourage correct development of the teeth, jaws, airway and craniospinal posture by correcting the passive and active orofacial postures and movements of chewing, breathing (in wakefulness/sleep/exercise), swallowing & speaking with a developmental approach in a collaborative process of care with other healthcare providers. The specific goals are:

Eliminate nonnutritive oral habits
Improve passive and active tongue posture & tonicity
Achieve lip seal & orofacial and airway competence
Establish nasal breathing
Achieve proper chewing and swallowing

What is an orofacial myofunctional disorder?

Muscles shape bone, so an OMD is anything that disrupts the normal function and development of the stomatognathic system (teeth, jaws and associated soft tissues): recurring behaviors and postures, such as mouth-breathing, thumb-sucking, and pacifier use, neurological deficiencies, developmental delays, hereditary predisposition and, or functional issues, such as tongue ties, lip ties, upper airway obstructions and weak muscle tone, can upset one’s correct development of oral and facial muscle functions and have a damaging influence both on the form and function of the orofacial complex.