Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
(OMT) for Children
At Kelsea Green Speech we focus on empowering your child through personalised orofacial moyology assessment and therapy. Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) can support children from birth through to adulthood in achieving optimal oral development.
Therapy for
clearer speech
effortless chewing
better oral health
improve nose breathing
a stronger mouth
better sleep
easier feeding
less jaw pain
better behaviour
less drool
improve teeth alignment
clearer speech effortless chewing better oral health improve nose breathing a stronger mouth better sleep easier feeding less jaw pain better behaviour less drool improve teeth alignment
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) focuses on improving the function and coordination of muscles in the face and mouth.
It addresses issues such as tongue ties, oral habits (i.e. thumb sucking), speech delays, and feeding difficulties associated with chewing and swallowing by retraining muscles and promoting optimal oral habits.
What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)?
Who Needs Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
OMT is beneficial for children who struggle with speech clarity, mouth breathing, sleep and difficulties in chewing or swallowing. It is also helpful for kids with habits like thumb-sucking, and improper tongue posture which can affect their dental and facial development.
What does Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Help?
OMT aims to help the function and coordination of the muscles in the face and mouth. It can address issues like speech difficulties, mouth breathing, improper tongue posture, and problems with chewing and swallowing. Additionally, it helps correct habits like thumb-sucking. By supporting optimal oral development, OMT supports better speech, breathing, eating, sleep and overall health.
How Can Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Help?
OMT is a specialised approach that uses targeted exercises and behavioural modifications to correct dysfunctional and compensatory oral functions. By teaching proper tongue posture, improving swallowing techniques, and encouraging nasal breathing, OMT promotes long-term health and well-being through consistent practice and guidance.
What Can the Outcomes of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Include?
The outcomes can include improved speech clarity, enhanced chewing ability, reduced breathing issues, and better overall oral function. It supports optimal facial development and can prevent dental, sleep and other health problems associated with poor oral habits and development.
How Do You Access Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
Kelsea Green, an experienced speech pathologist and orofacial myologist based in Newcastle, is here to help. With the option of in-person sessions in Newcastle or convenient telehealth appointments, accessing orofacial myology with Kelsea has never been easier.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how OMT can benefit your child.