Learn basic muscle movements and functions with Ms Kristen, a real Orofacial Myofunctional Coach. Have fun learning! Strengthening all the muscles in our bodies help our bodies grow and develop the best way possible. This video focuses on muscles of the tongue and lips.
Note: In my practice, I have found littles are more likely to engage in the exercises if others are.
Training the tongue tip to learn the "spot" where it goes when we say L, D, or N sounds, tongue-clicks or tongue-pops, humming, and lifting the soft palate to say "ahh" may strengthen a variety of tongue and mouth muscles. Lip exercises that bring the lips together and use the orbicularis oris and lip elevator and depressor muscles may help strengthen correct lip posture.
Myofunctional disorders can include, but are not limited to:
Teeth clenching and grinding
Tongue thrust
Misaligned teeth
Sleep Apnea
Facial discomfort
Speech impairments
Mouth breathing
The goals of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) are to improve nasal breathing, ensure proper tongue posture, maintain swallowing patterns and attain a healthy lip seal by retraining and strengthening the muscles of the face, lips, tongue and jaw.
This video is not a replacement for actual tongue therapy or an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. If you have questions please find a therapist for an evaluation.