Myofunctional Disorders
When the tongue, lips and breathing don't work together as they should, the effects reach from your teeth to your sleep. Here is what normal function looks like, and the signs of a myofunctional disorder.
OroVeda Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy is a non-invasive holistic approach to rebuilding strength around the orofacial muscular complex, aka the face. This can help improve sleep, breathing, digestion and overall posture.
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OroVeda Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy is a non-invasive holistic approach to rebuilding strength around the orofacial muscular complex, aka the face. This can help improve sleep, breathing, digestion and overall posture.
Orthodontics & Tongue Thrust
Does your tongue affect your orthodontic treatment?
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
People tend to think that snoring is normal and while it is common, it's not harmless. It could be a warning sign of a more serious sleep condition, sleep apnea, with serious health consequences.
Breathe, sleep and smile better
OroVeda Myofunctional Therapy is led by Desiree DuPuis, a registered dental hygienist who was born and raised on Whidbey Island. After nearly a decade in dental hygiene, she founded OroVeda to help people with the airway and muscle problems that dentistry alone often misses.
What therapy can help with
Myofunctional therapy retrains the muscles of the tongue, lips and face to work together the way nature intends. It can help with:
- Snoring and sleep apnea, alongside treatment from your physician or dentist
- Mouth breathing, and learning to breathe through your nose
- Tongue thrust, so orthodontic treatment holds
- Tongue tie, before and after a release
- Posture, chewing and swallowing
How it works
Therapy starts with an evaluation of your facial and tongue muscles and a treatment plan built around your needs. Most people plan on 12–14 sessions, with a few minutes of practice exercises each day.
Get in touch to book a consultation and evaluation, or read more about Desiree.