Your Questions, Answered
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Coverage varies depending on your insurance plan. Many myofunctional therapy services are considered out of network, but some patients may be able to use HSA or FSA funds. We recommend checking with your individual plan.
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Orofacial myofunctional therapy is a personalized program that retrains the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue to improve function. Therapy focuses on proper tongue posture, nasal breathing, swallowing patterns, and muscle coordination to support better breathing, sleep, oral health, and overall wellness.
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Myofunctional therapy may help address concerns such as mouth breathing, improper swallowing patterns, tongue posture, tongue-tie support, snoring, sleep related breathing concerns, jaw tension, teeth grinding, and supporting orthodontic outcomes.
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Myofunctional therapy can benefit children, teens, and adults. It may be appropriate for individuals experiencing concerns with breathing, sleep, oral habits, tongue function, swallowing, jaw tension, or those preparing for or recovering from procedures such as a frenectomy.
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Most programs range from 3-12 months depending on your goals, age, consistency, and complexity of your needs. Like physical therapy, progress comes from consistent practice and building new muscle patterns over time.
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Absolutely. I have calibrated with a community of providers that I trust and will take the best care of you. These providers are orthodontists, dentists, ear nose and throat specialists, doctors, naturopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, pelvic floor specialists, and surgeons.