Ready to stop sucking fingers/thumbs
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
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What sequence for airway issues, incorrect resting postures of the tongue and open bite?
Sunday, 15 December 2019
Q: What do you feel is the best sequence to approach a client with airway issues, an incorrect resting posture of the tongue, and an open bite? A: The sequence is to identify and resolve the airway issues first and to establish and stabilize an appropriate tongue rest posture. Following that, orthodontic treatment should be
How can an orofacial myologist help prevent post orthodontic relapse?
Saturday, 30 November 2019
Q: Dr. Mason, are there specific things I can do as an orofacial myologist to help prevent relapse? A: There are three contributions that an orofacial myofunctional clinician can make to counter post-orthodontic relapse. They are: 1) to achieve and stabilize a lips-together rest posture and a nasal mode of breathing; 2) to make sure
Dealing with patient who received tongue thrust therapy from previous therapist
Friday, 15 November 2019
Q: I just evaluated a client who was seen previously for tongue thrust therapy by another therapist for over two years. The mother said he was receiving tongue thrust therapy. There were many sections of the initial oral exam that he could not do. Some were the most basic skills. How is it possible that
Growth of maxilla and mandible with regard to open bites
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Q: Can you explain about the growth of the maxilla and mandible and any related information I should be aware of with regard to open bites? A: by Dr. Mason While growth of the maxilla is complete by age 12 years, the mandible can continue to grow well into the twenties. Because of this, open
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Orthodontics before or after airway issue is addressed?
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Q: If an unresolved airway issue is suspected, should it be addressed before or after the initiation of orthodontic treatment for an anterior open bite? A: The suspicion of an unresolved airway issue should be addressed before the orthodontic treatment is initiated, or soon after. Removing braces following closure of an anterior open bite in
Regarding One of the Myo Manual Orofacial Myology Exercises in Phase 1
Monday, 30 September 2019
Hi Sandra Hope you are doing well. I have a question regarding one of the Myo Manual exercises in Phase 1. During the posterior tongue release (with suction) you mention there is a “squishy” sound. I’m working with my first clients and they seem to be doing the orofacial myology exercises correctly but I do
Can retracting anterior teeth help close down an ant open bite?
Sunday, 15 September 2019
Q: Can retracting anterior teeth help close down an ant open bite? A: Dr. Mason answers The orthodontic mechanics used to close down the open bite is a variable to be considered. Retracting anterior teeth can help to close down an anterior open bite, but orthodontic extrusion of upper incisors, or lower incisors, or both,
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Orofacial Myology: Questions and Answers
Saturday, 14 September 2019
OROFACIAL MYOLOGY Questions and Answers ABSTRACT Several frequently asked questions about orofacial myology are asked and answered. Additional questions and concerns are addressed in other topics included on this website, especially those topics directed toward parents. WHAT IS OROFACIAL MYOLOGY? Orofacial myology is a specialized sub-specialty with either speech-language pathology or dentistry, especially dental hygiene,
PARENT CONCERNS – A 3 Year Old Child With Tongue Thrusting and Open Bite
Friday, 13 September 2019
PARENT CONCERNS – A 3 Year Old Child With Tongue Thrusting and Open Bite ABSTRACT A parent question about a 3 year old with tongue thrusting and an anterior open bite is responded to. PARENT QUESTION: Our 3 year old son had an initial dental evaluation by our family dentist. He told us that our
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