OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY IN SIOUX CITY

Serving Siouxland with OMD Therapy Services for Children and Adults.

About Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD)

OMDs are disorders of the face, mouth, lips and/or jaw that interfere with normal growth, development or function of the orofacial structures. OMDs often affect eating, talking, breathing and swallowing. That's where Childworks Therapy Clinic can help. Childworks Therapy Clinic provides Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy to adults and children over the age of 4. Eating and breathing are essential skills that we don't take lightly, so in therapy, we help improve or correct the mouth, tongue and facial movements that help promote better chewing, swallowing, breathing and talking. Our licensed and certified Sioux City Speech Pathologists can help with early detection of OMDs and improve facial muscle movements.

Who benefits from OMD Therapy?

We offer free screenings to discuss if you or your child could benefit from Orofacial Myofuncational therapy. Common signs or symptoms may include:

Tongue Thrust Swallow Pattern
Excessive drooling
Difficulty producing clear speech
Has had speech services for many years without progress
Limited tongue movement
Overbite / Underbite
Breathes with mouth open
Snores and/or grinds teeth
Difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep
Prolonged pacifier use (past 6 months old)
Sucks thumb/fingers

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Myofunctional therapy works to normalize oral rest postures, eliminate jaw pain, facilitate nasal breathing, prevent orthodontic relapse, improve articulation, and optimize swallowing function. During your initial visit, our highly trained speech-language pathologists will evaluate oral facial muscle patterns and structures through formal and informal assessment. Assessments are customized to each individual and may include a combination of observations (feeding, talking, breathing, etc.), oral motor examination, language sampling, formalized testing, and background history. At the conclusion of the assessment, we will share the results and make recommendations that include a measurable treatment plan.

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What to Expect in OMD Therapy

We work with you and any other medical professionals (Dentists, Orthodontists, ENTs, Gastroenterologists, Allergists, Primary Care Physicians, etc.) to determine the best plan for success.

Impacts of Untreated
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

OMDs affect all ages and can have a different impact on an individual’s quality of life based on the severity of the disorder and time left untreated. Here are some examples: