"I welcome the opportunity to discuss any problems you
or a loved one may be experiencing."
Dana is the only Orofacial Myologist/Speech Pathologist in Manhattan to hold an advanced certification with the Academy of Orofacial Myology, overseen by the International Association for Orofacial Myology (IAOM).
An Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder describes abnormal function of the oral and facial muscles. These oral muscle patterns create inappropriate muscle function and incorrect habits involving the tongue, lips, jaw and face.
More about Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder
A tongue thrust is the most common Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder. It occurs when the tongue moves forward, between or against the teeth rather than elevating up against the roof of the mouth while swallowing.
An open-mouth, lips-apart, low tongue resting posture can also be present. This is often referred to a lip incompetence and distract from a pleasing facial appearance as well as poor eating habits. Incorrect positioning of the tongue, lips and jaw can contribute in improper orofacial development, TMD and misalignment of the teeth.
