Welcome to Rocky mountain orofacial therapy
Tammy Madewell RDH, OMT
Over my years in the dental field I had become very interested in orofacial myology and the effects the disorders have on our overall health. In addition to my dental hygiene degree I obtained additional training to become an orofacial myofunctional therapist. I am very blessed to be able to practice both dental hygiene and orofacial myofunctional therapy in my beautiful home state.
What We Do
OROFACIAL MYOLOGY AND OROFACIOAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS (OMD)
Orofacial Myology is the study of normal and abnormal patterns of use of the mouth and face, and their relationships with dentition, speech, and vegetative functions.
Orofacial Myofucnctional Disorders (OMDs) are disorders of the muscles and their functions that innervate the face and mouth. OMDs may affect facial skeletal growth and development, chewing, swallowing, speech, occlusion, TMJ movement, stability of orthodontic treatment, facial aesthetics, and more.
Myofunctional Therapy is a holistic, non-invasive approach to treating OMDs. The program is fun and progressive for each individual.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS (OMD)
- Mouth Breathing
- Sleep Apnea/Sleep disorders
- Snoring
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Headaches
- TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Teeth Grinding or Clenching
- Frequent Ear/Sinus Infection
- Tongue Thrust
- Malocclusion
- Drooling
- Oral habits (Pacifier use, Thumb sucking, Nail biting)
- Speech problems
- GI disturbances
Benefitis of orofacial myofunctional therapy
- Prevent relapses after orthodontic treatment
- Improve relationship between dental arches
- Improve nasal breathing patterns
- Maintain overall facial muscle tone needed for chewing, swallowing, and speech
- Eliminate open mouth posture
- Improve dry mouth condition
- Improve oral hygiene
- Improve sleep patterns
- Improve digestion