At Miami Designer Smiles, pioneering dentists Dr. Concepcion Sanchez-Garcia and Dr. Raul Garcia have elevated children’s dentistry to an impressive depth and breadth of services. Core among these specialist services is a procedure not commonly known or understood: Myofunctional Therapy. This transformative dental therapy provides a comprehensive solution for Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), peculiar muscle conditions that interfere with essential facial functions affecting a significant portion of children.
Understanding Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
OMDs impact the normal functionality of the mouth and face muscles, complicating routine activities such as breathing, eating, and even talking. Alarmingly, up to 81% of children experience these disorders, often disrupting their speech or articulation. These conditions tend to be induced by normal childhood habits like thumb sucking, having a forward resting posture, or an inadequate amount of natural jaw room. If undetected and untreated, OMDs take a toll on facial and skeletal growth, bite alignment, jaw joint movement, oral hygiene, and can even hinder the success of orthodontic treatment.
The Power of Myofunctional Therapy
At Miami Designer Smiles, we leverage our expertise in myofunctional therapy to change lives, one smile at a time, in our community. By undertaking myofunctional therapy, we equip children with the ability to control and coordinate their orofacial muscles, tackling the root of OMDs. This technique features a series of straightforward and entertaining facial exercises curated for each child’s unique needs. This non-invasive therapy ensures that every child in Miami benefits from the quality dental care they truly deserve.
Myofunctional Therapy Techniques at Miami Designer Smiles
At Miami Designer Smiles, we anchor our myofunctional therapy techniques on our profound understanding of individual needs. Our approach commences with a thorough examination to determine the presence and extent of an OMD. Then, we create individualized facial exercises for the child, taking into account their unique oral situation and the level of oral muscle control required to restore normal functionality.
Benefits of Myofunctional Therapy
When it comes to transforming lives through innovative dental solutions, few therapies compare to the power and scope of myofunctional therapy. As our team at Miami Designer Smiles guides your child through this reassuringly simple, yet astoundingly impactful therapy, scores of benefits are reaped:
- Better Breathing: The therapy promotes nasal breathing, ensuring clearer air passages.
- Improved Speech: As the tongue and cheek muscles gain strength and control, speech becomes clearer.
- Eating and Swallowing: Children experience easier eating and swallowing experiences as tongue coordination progresses.
- Facial and Dental Structure: Proper growth of the jaw and alignment of teeth are promoted.
- Night Time Comfort: Cases of snoring and sleep disruptions are visibly reduced, promoting a more restful sleep.
Why Miami Designer Smiles for Myofunctional Therapy?
Provoking a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children, Miami Designer Smiles stands as a beacon of excellence in myofunctional therapy. Under the caring expertise of Dr. Concepcion Sanchez-Garcia and Dr. Raul Garcia, children quickly embrace myofunctional therapy. The vibrant environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and the supportive, warm Miami Designer Smiles team solidify our status as the leading dental service provider in Miami.
Conclusion
Children’s dental needs remain a top priority at Miami Designer Smiles, where myofunctional therapy continues to be integral in our broad range of specialized dental services. Regardless of where they are on the dental health spectrum, every child in Miami deserves the power of myofunctional therapy for optimal growth and well-being. Contact Miami Designer Smiles to arrange a consultation with our leading dentists and learn more about the transformative potential of myofunctional therapy.