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08/19/2023

Do you have a tongue tie?

A tongue-tie, formally known as ankyloglossia, is a condition where an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth.

Someone who has tongue-tie might have difficulty sticking out his or her tongue. A tongue-tie can result in problems with eating, speaking, swallowing, and oral hygiene.

Sometimes a tongue-tie may not cause problems. Some cases may require a simple surgical procedure for correction.

Having an evaluation by a myofunctional therapist is a good place to start to determine if someone has a tongue tie. The range of motion, strength, coordination, and visual appearance of the tongue will be evaluated, and symptoms will be discussed.

If you are interested in a thorough myofunctional therapy evaluation, contact me at Ottawa Myofunctional Therapy or ottawamyofunctionaltherapy.com

08/11/2023

Fun fact: breathing through your nose is good for you.

Take a moment and focus on your breathing. Is your mouth open or closed? Are you breathing through your nose?

By taking the time to focus on your breathing, tongue posture, mouth, and lips, you can affect your health.

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07/29/2023

I am excited to share some of the most current research from the field of myofunctional therapy. In this post, I am reviewing the article "Muscle Tension Dysphonia in Singers and Professional Speakers with Ankyloglossia: Impact of Treatment with Lingual Frenuloplasty and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy" by Dr. Zaghi et al.

Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) is a common voice disorder characterized by excessive muscle tension in and around the neck and larynx. Patients with MTD may also report unreliable voice, voice breaks, breathy voice, difficulty singing, hoarse and rough vocal quality, and increased vocal effort.

After functional frenuloplasty, patients reported:
increased stamina
wider pitch range
decreased shortness of breath
reduced vocal strain
feeling of freedom
reduced effort.
improved voice quality

Treatment of ankyloglossia with functional frenuloplasty may be considered for patients with MTD who have had inadequate relief with other intervention modalities.

If you are interested in this topic, have questions, or reading suggestions, please contact me at ottawamyofunctionaltherapy.com.

07/21/2023

Do you have have good posture? What about your oral resting posture?

If you want to improve these aspects of your daily life and long term health, you have to start somewhere. That somewhere is mindfulness. By being mindful and incorporating these tips into your day, you will increase your oral resting posture. This will increase the quality of your breathing. This will increase the quality of your life.

Try them out and let us know the impact they have on you.

07/16/2023

Do you want to learn more about myofunctional therapy?

Our “Did you know?” series seeks to find and share interesting, rare, funny, and surprising facts about myofunctional therapy.

Did you know the history of myofunctional therapy dates back to the 15th century in Italy?

People have been evaluating how the oral muscles and the tongue influence our health for a long time.

Are you looking for personalized information regarding jaw development, breathing, oral resting posture, snoring, or other oral issues?

Stephanie Dickens is a myofunctional therapist who enjoys sharing her knowledge.

Contact Ottawa Myofunctional Therapy today to learn something new at 613-714-9466 or Ottawamyofunctionaltherapy.com

09/19/2022

Hello!

I’m Stephanie Dickens and I am a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. I have been practising for ten years. Helping people find solutions for their orofacial issues is what I’m passionate about.

Orofacial dysfunctions can be anything from mouth breathing too much, gagging on dental x-rays or using your tongue in a way that impacts the way your smile looks or feels.

Myofunctional therapy works by assessing each patient’s airways, oral rest posture, chewing and swallow patterns and more to determine client centred treatment plans.

With this platform we will aim to share positive, helpful resoruces and create more awareness about oral health for anybody who is in need.

02/17/2022

We are thrilled with the promotional materials that arrived! Looking forward to sharing these with you.

So pleased to see the packaging is sustainably sourced AND is planting two trees as a result of our order. Way to be

02/10/2022

Dr. Andrea Stevens is proud to announce the opening of Ottawa Myofunctional Therapy as part of her commitment to providing excellent and comprehensive service. Our team has worked hard to achieve this and would like to share the occasion with all of you.

Myofunctional therapy can lead to reduced pain, more restful sleep, and better breathing. To learn more or to make an appointment, please visit our website at ottawamyofunctionaltherapy.com or call 613-714-9466.

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Ottawa, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm

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+16137149466

Website

http://www.OttawaMyofunctionalTherapy.com/

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