Orofacial Myofunctional Therapeutic Exercises
What is OMT? What are the benefits? How can it help you?
What does OMT stand for?
OMT stands for Orofacial Myofunctional Therapeutic Exercises. OMT is a practice that "works with the muscles of the lips, tongue, cheeks and face" as well as their related functions such as "breathing, chewing, swallowing, and some aspects of speech." It is a series of exercises that can help with TMD, TMJ, OMDs, etc.
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Goals of OMT:
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Nasal breathing 100% of the time
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Improve tongue posture and positioning
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Correct swallowing pattern
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Ensure effective lip seal
Benefits of OMT:
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May rebalance the muscles of the mouth, face, and neck
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May improve facial aesthetics
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Helps reduce mouth breathing and can reduce snoring
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Helps patients get a more restful night's sleep
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Aids in the treatment & evaluation of tongue-tie in babies
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Can aid in the recovery of patients with facial trauma
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Can help to restore the functions of breathing, chewing, and swallowing
Signs you may need OMT:
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Low quality sleep, restlessness, waking up tired
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Poor development of the mid and lower face
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Difficulty focusing, ADD/ ADHD symptoms
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Snoring or open mouth while sleeping
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TMJ pain, clicking or popping jaw
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Enlarged tonsils or adenoids
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Obstructive sleep apnea
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Difficulty swallowing
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Speech problems
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Tongue protrudes
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Allergies or asthma