Myofunctional Therapy
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy is a specialized treatment that aims to improve the function and balance of the muscles of the face and mouth, particularly those related to breathing, chewing, swallowing, and speaking.
The therapy involves a series of exercises that are designed to strengthen and retrain the muscles of the face and mouth, with the ultimate goal of improving oral function and preventing or treating dental problems. The exercises are tailored to the individual needs of each patient, based on their specific condition and treatment goals.
Main goals of Myofunctional Therapy
One of the main goals of myofunctional therapy is to correct improper oral habits, such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, and thumb sucking, which can lead to a variety of dental problems, including misaligned teeth and jaw development issues. By retraining the muscles of the face and mouth, myofunctional therapy can help to correct these habits and prevent future dental issues.
In addition to correcting oral habits, myofunctional therapy can also help to improve breathing and sleep quality in patients with sleep apnea or other breathing disorders. By strengthening the muscles of the airway and promoting proper breathing techniques, myofunctional therapy can reduce the severity of these conditions and improve overall health and wellbeing.
How do we at Kindlehouse Dental Clinic practice Myofunctional Therapy?
We create a comfortable and welcoming environment
We welcome your child with playful artwork and kid-friendly facilities through out the clinic to make it feel more fun and safe space for every children.
Professional personnel to conduct assessment
Hi! I am Abby! I am on my journey to becoming a therapist. I graduated from MSU in Bachelor of Medical Science (First Class of Honours) from MSU in 2019.
My journey to becoming a myofunctional therapist began in 2020 when I first started of as Front Desk team, but my interest towards myofunctional therapy grew stronger when Dr. Lee, the owner/founder of Kindlehouse Dental Clinic, conducted the myofunctional assessment/therapy to patients.
We make therapy fun and engaging
You may have heard of kids-friendly dentist at Kindlehouse Dental Clinic but Ms Abby is a kids-friendly too! She has a variety of games/activities/gifts to keep children engaged and motivated through out the session. This will help to keep children committed to their treatment plan.
Customizable treatment plan
Every child has a different growth profile so does the the treatment plan for every child. Based on the thorough assessment performed by dental professional and therapist, dental professional will then customized a suitable treatment plan for the child.
We strongly emphasized on regular check-ins with the child and their parents to monitor on the compliance rate of the exercises/appliance.
It is crucial to track the progress and adjustment could be made if needed to ensure the problem statement is being addressed.
Process Flow at Kindlehouse Dental Clinic
1 - Overall Assessment
Comprehensive assessment to evaluate the patient's oral health and identify any issues that need to be addressed.
2 - Detail Oral Assessment
Oral Assessment on tongue range of motion, tongue function, facial muscle tone, and jaw stability.
3 - Personalization
A personalized set of myofunctional exercises will be curated for each patient as part of their treatment program.
4 - Monitoring/Adjustment
Interval appointments shall be scheduled to review the exercises and monitor the patient's progress throughout the treatment program.
The exercises may be adjusted based on the patient's compliance and progress throughout the program. This personalized approach ensures that each patient receives the best possible care to achieve optimal oral health.