Specializing in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Therapy centered around airway health, facial function, and whole body wellness.
OMDs
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders are any habit or condition that interferes with proper development and action of the orofacial muscles. This includes muscles of the tongue, lips, cheeks and jaw. Incorrect habits and breathing can lead to improper development of the jaws, teeth, speech, chewing, swallowing, and poor resting tongue posture.
Signs & Symptoms
Orofacial myofunctional disorders can include one or a combination of the following:
- Snoring
- Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and/or sleep apnea
- Tongue tie
- Mouth breathing (day or night)
- Resting with lips apart
- Tongue resting between or against teeth
- Clenching or grinding teeth
- Tongue thrust
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Open bite or orthodontic relapse
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TMJ or head and neck pain
- Other harmful oral habits
Therapy
Myofunctional therapy is beneficial for all people: children, teens, adults, and seniors.
Common benefits can include:
- Proper breathing
- Reduced nasal congestion
- Improvement in sleep quality, teeth grinding, and snoring
- Improve attention span
- Supporting jaw growth and improved function
- Reduction in orthodontic relapse
Correcting dysfunctional muscle and breathing patterns can be maintained years after completing treatment.
OMDs
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders are any habit or condition that interferes with proper development and action of the orofacial muscles. This includes muscles of the tongue, lips, cheeks and jaw. Incorrect habits and breathing can lead to improper development of the teeth, speech, chewing, swallowing, and poor resting tongue posture.
Signs & Symptoms
Orofacial myofunctional disorders can include one or a combination of the following:
- Snoring
- Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and/or sleep apnea
- Tongue tie
- Mouth breathing (day or night)
- Resting with lips apart
- A resting posture of the tongue between or against the teeth
- Clenching or grinding teeth
- Tongue thrust
-
Open bite or orthodontic relapse
-
TMJ or head and neck pain
- Other harmful oral habits
Meet Lisa
Hi and welcome to OMTherapy! I am Lisa Jack and I am a board certified orofacial myofunctional therapist and registered dental hygienist for over 20 years. I graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. After years in private practice, teaching dental hygiene students, and educating special needs caregivers about oral health, I realized the impact myofunctional disorders and dysfunctional breathing have on a person. I am proud to be Wichita’s first independent myofunctional therapist and only COM®️. I have taken numerous courses and trainings over the years, including becoming a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®) through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). In addition, I am a 200-hour certified yoga instructor, a certified MyoMunchee practitioner, and hold certification in the Buteyko Breathing Method. It is through my extensive experience, continual education, and trainings from leaders in our field that I feel confident in helping restore oral, facial, and TMJ muscle function, and healthier breathing patterns.
Specializing in myofunctional therapy often requires working with other dental and health professionals who understand the impact orofacial dysfunction can have on the whole body. The connection of our oral health and overall health couldn’t be more important. I truly enjoy working one on one with children and adults, taking time to listen to their needs, and reaching therapy goals together for long-term results.