Oral Myofunctional Therapy
Oral Myofunctional therapy services may address the following areas:
Tongue Thrust Swallow
- The alteration of tongue and lip resting postures.
- Muscle retraining exercises.
- Modification of handling and swallowing of solids, liquids, and saliva.
Thumb/Digit Sucking
- Motivational program designed to help children discontinue sucking habits quickly, without coercion, in a fun a positive way.
- Five to six visits to the therapist.
- Extensive home-program.