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Support Better Oral Function

Myofunctional Therapy
in Groveland, MA

Do you notice concerns with tongue posture, mouth breathing, swallowing, or the way your lips and tongue work together? Myofunctional Therapy in Groveland, MA, focuses on improving the function and coordination of the muscles around the mouth, face, and tongue. Therapy may include exercises and techniques that help develop healthier resting and movement patterns for the tongue, lips, and jaw. At Groveland Family Dental Center, we can help you understand whether myofunctional therapy may be appropriate for your individual needs.

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What to expect

Myofunctional therapy focuses on assessing and retraining the muscles involved in oral function, including the tongue, lips, and jaw.

Initial Evaluation

1

We assess your oral habits, muscle function, and movement patterns.

Identify Areas of Concern

2

We look at patterns involving tongue posture, lip function, breathing, and swallowing.

Personalized Exercises

3

Therapy may include exercises designed to improve muscle coordination and oral function.

Practice & Progress

4

Consistent practice helps reinforce new movement and resting patterns over time.

What Is
Myofunctional Therapy?

Myofunctional therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on the muscles and functions of the mouth, face, and tongue. It uses targeted exercises and techniques to help improve patterns related to tongue posture, lip movement, swallowing, and other oral functions. Myofunctional Therapy in Groveland, MA, may be considered when these patterns affect oral function and require focused muscle retraining. Therapy is personalized based on the individual’s specific needs and functional concerns.

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Benefits of
Myofunctional Therapy

  • Support Tongue Posture

    Encourage more appropriate resting and movement patterns of the tongue.

  • Improve Muscle Coordination

    Help strengthen awareness and coordination of the muscles involved in oral function.

  • Support Swallowing Patterns

    Address certain swallowing patterns through targeted exercises and practice.

  • Encourage Better Oral Function

    Support coordinated movement of the tongue, lips, jaw, and surrounding muscles.

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Caring for Your
Progress After Therapy

Continuing the exercises and techniques recommended during therapy can help reinforce the new oral movement and resting patterns you are working to develop. Consistent practice at home and attending follow-up sessions as advised can support your progress throughout therapy. Myofunctional Therapy in Groveland, MA, may involve ongoing practice to help maintain the functional patterns developed during treatment.

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Groveland Family Dental Center

60 Gardner Street

Groveland, MA 01834

978 372 8700

Mon: 8 AM–5 PM | Tue: 8 AM–7 PM

Wed: 8 AM–6 PM | Thu: 8 AM–7 PM

Fri–Sat: 8 AM–1 PM (Every other Saturday)

Sun: Closed

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Answers to common questions about our services and patient care

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How long does myofunctional therapy take?

The length of therapy varies depending on the individual’s needs, the concerns being addressed, and progress throughout treatment. Your therapy plan can be adjusted based on your response to treatment.

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