Northland Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy- Northlandofm

12/02/2026

I have shared this before, but it is worth reposting. You can see changes in the teeth through myofunctional therapy, and on occasion, this means orthodontics is not needed. It is not always the case, but OMT is non-invasive and rehabilitative, so why not try? But to do orthodontics without OMT can often result in the teeth shifting back to their original position. 😱

This study demonstrated clinical relevance of NOI on the cessation of a digit sucking habit, closure of anterior open bite and reduction of overjet. Further investigations are indicated.

10/02/2026

Very interesting informational video from Dr MacIntosh. What do you think? What did you have? Did they grow back?

10/02/2026

It is effective to use myofunctional therapy for jaw disorders. Particularly if used as an adjunct to other disciplines. The problem is that OMT is discounted because of a lack of understanding of its rehabilitative effect. Good to see this, and thank you to Dr MacIntosh for highlighting it.

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are increasingly understood within the biopsychosocial framework, which highlights the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in their onset and persistence. Within this context, orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs)....

08/02/2026

Trigeminal Myalgia is something you study and understand, but this story is the reality of living with it. Very interesting. Do you know of anyone suffering from TM?

Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.

05/02/2026

Fun Friday Frolic? Going on a Tinder Date? Thinking of doing up the marital bed? Maybe this is not the way to go, unless................😆

05/02/2026

Ooh, what a lovely idea, but I do wonder if you can truly bank your sleep. Doesn't feel like it 🥰

From helping you to focus more to improving sports performance, some scientists believe 'depositing' sleep for later use can bring a range of benefits.

03/02/2026

Interesting, given the thoughts a couple of years ago that the pandemic had created problems regarding speech for our little population. What are your thoughts?

Toddlers as young as two can successfully learn new words even when a speaker’s mouth or eyes are covered, a study shows.

03/02/2026

Some of the local schools have not yet gone back, but for those who have, how did you kids do?

Late nights, sleep-ins and travel can all affect sleep – here's how to fix it.

29/01/2026

Another reason to get your facial muscles working correctly. You want the trust, work on the smile 🙃 Give me a call!

People instinctively mimic others’ facial expressions, but new research shows we do this far more with joyful faces than with sadness or anger—and that the intensity of mimicry predicts how much we trust someone.

28/01/2026

This is very interesting and worth looking into if you know someone with Multiple Sclerosis. "High levels of Fusobacterium nucleatum were tied to significantly greater disability in MS patients."

High levels of the periodontal bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum may be associated with more severe disability in people with multiple sclerosis.

26/01/2026

I've shared enough information in the past for you to know they are missing key details about the airway. So, should they have included rehabilitating the oral muscles? I have seen this remedied in children and adults using oromyofunctional therapy, so it should be considered part of the treatment plan.

While mild or occasional grinding isn’t a problem, if you do it often or forcefully, it can cause problems down the track.

26/01/2026

Interesting study, and maybe the bugs didn't want to be part of it? 🧐

The unexpected finding comes from a well-designed study that set out to answer a basic question: how does flu really spread?