MYO FAQ

Answers to Common Questions

  • What is Orofacial Myology?

    “Oro” = Mouth
    ”Facial” = Face
    ”Myo” = Muscles

    Orofacial myology is the strengthening, balancing, and postural conditioning of the face, mouth, and tongue muscles.

    Did you know your muscles are STRONGER than bone? Over time, the muscles of the face, tongue, and lips can change the bones of the face, skull, and even your teeth!

    Orofacial myology helps keep our faces, teeth and mouths healthy and strong (and attractive!)

  • What can Orofacial Myology help with?

    Orofacial Myology can help a wide variety of issues found in both children and adults- most commonly:

    • Tongue-tie (Ankyloglossia) surgery

    • Teeth / Bite misalignment

    • Snoring / Sleep Apnea

    • Orthodontic Relapse

    • Jaw pain / Headaches / TMJ / TMD

    • Chronic inflamed Tonsils/Ear infections

    • Facial Asymmetry

    • Airway & Breathing Issues

    and more!

  • How long does Orofacial Myology take?

    Each weekly session is 30-45 mins. Your daily exercise regimen “homework” usually takes 5-7 mins. Our entire tongue tie release program is often completed in 10 weeks and consists of:

    • Weeks 1-5: Pre-Surgery Period: Muscular strengthening and surgery preparation

    • (Tongue/lip tie release - around week 5-6 )

    • Week 6-10: Post-surgery: Muscular isolation, strengthening, and posture-awareness education.

    And finally…Graduation! all clients should be able to retain their new healthier habits and strength indefinitely! Enjoy your new happier and healthier life!

  • Is Orofacial Myology Difficult / Painful?

    All of our muscular exercises are easy, simple, and even a little fun and silly! The key to success is motivation and commitment.

    Each set of exercises takes about 5-10 minutes a day and can be done at home, in your car, on your work break- almost anywhere!

    It may be challenging and weird to do some of the motions at first- but myo shouldn’t ever cause pain or health issues when used correctly!

  • Will my insurance cover this?

    Good news! Many insurances do cover some, most, or all portions of both the release surgery and the myo work that goes with it. Even adults are commonly covered! (Hooray!)

    We recommend checking with both your dental AND medical insurances- as this procedure can be billed under either depending on your company and coverage.

  • Is Orofacial Myology Expensive?

    We understand you're looking for the most bang for your buck. Did you know Orofacial Myology can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars in healthcare, orthodontic, and dental bills?! But that's not all- it can also save months to years of other treatment/therapy and improve overall quality of life!

    Myo can help speed up orthodontic treatment, prevent relapse, and most importantly, addresses common dental issues caused by the tongue - ex. tongue thrust swallow.

  • Am I a good candidate for Orofacial Myology?

    O.M. is simple, effective, and suitable for any age. With catered programs and exercises for each person, all ages can benefit!

    We see clients aged 5-100!

  • How do I know if I have a tongue tie?

    A formal diagnosis is required before surgery; a medical professional can give you one. Usually your dentist or ENT is the best choice.

    If you want ansers fast- You can use our quick self-assessment test to see if you could be tongue tied.

    Take the Self-Test HERE:

    https://youtu.be/JfW2RwIgIoU

  • Do I need really need myo before a tongue tie release?

    Yes!!!!!! It is absolutely imperative that you work with a myo specialist both BEFORE AND AFTER your tongue tie release! If not, your chances for your tongue tie re-attaching afterwards increases exponentially- it can even attach WORSE that before!

    Also, myo work beforehand increases your chance of a great surgery and less recovery time- so it’s really a no-brainer!