Before and After Images
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Speech therapy techniques can help with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. Boise Speech and Hearing Clinic offers techniques and tools. Here are some before and after photos showing the success of our techniques.
Before
54 year old dental hygienist who was a self referral after hearing Rian Chatterton present on Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. Referred because of jaw and neck tightness causing migraines and severe jaw pain. She had previously been seen by a chiropractor, massage therapist and physical therapist without results. After completing the tongue thrust therapy program, she reports all her neck and jaw pain is gone and has not returned.
After
After completing the tongue thrust therapy program, she reports all her neck and jaw pain is gone and has not returned.
Before
60 year old female referred by both her dentist and sleep apnea specialist due to jaw pain and popping, sleep apnea and tongue resting posture resulting in a crossbite and severely high narrow palate.
After
After therapy, her teeth moved back into alignment and doesn’t need retreated with braces. Her chewing is now organized with correct chewing and tongue movement to organize her food and saliva. Swallowing has also been corrected.
Before
Referred by her mom who is a pediatric dentist within the Treasure Valley. Concerns were relapse or tooth movement post orthodontic treatment. Also, that her eating was messy and loud since she was very young.
After
After therapy, her teeth moved back into alignment and doesn’t need retreated with braces. Her chewing is now organized with correct chewing and tongue movement to organize her food and saliva. Swallowing has also been corrected.
