Parafunctions, Compensations & Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

This 60-minute presentation builds on the previous webinar titled ‘Noses are for breathing, mouths are for eating’, and briefly covers the myofunctional influences (primarily the tongue) on facial growth. We will explore how breathing and orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD’s) may lead to malocclusions, TMJ, postural and breathing disordered sleep issues. Dr Flutter will [...]

This 60-minute presentation builds on the previous webinar titled ‘The influence of tongue posture on body posture’, and briefly covers the myofunctional influences on craniofacial growth and development. We will explore how breathing and orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD’s) may lead to malocclusions, TMJ, postural and breathing disordered sleep issues. Sarah will highlight the [...]