Orofacial Myology

PRODUCTS

 The Orofacial Myology Kit

This kit contains everything you need to assess and treat oral myofunctional disorders of all types.   You receive the Myo Manual (Orofacial Myology: From Basics to Habituation) plus Battle Buttons, Elevator Disks, 3Way Mouth Props, ROMs, and Neon Exercise Elastics.  Take advantage of this much reduced Myo Kit price that includes full packages of the supplies in addition to the Myo Manual!

Orofacial Myology: From Basics to Habituation (“Myo Manual”)

The Myo Manual was developed for dental, speech, and orofacial myology professionals to provide a comprehensive treatment program for their patients and clients. Baseline measurements are obtainable using proficiency exams, patient/parent home observations forms, and oral examination forms.   Dozens of exercises and activities are provided for every small step along the path from “Basics to Habituation.”

Elevator Disks

Elevator Disks offer the opportunity to combine many of the newly learned skills.  They are used to improve lingual/labial/mandibular differentiation, improve labial competency, train for correct tongue placement on the alveolar ridge, and decrease hyper-gag.

Neon Exercise Elastics

These colorful non-latex elastics are placed on the tongue during various exercises.  They act as gentle reminders to keep the tongue in the correct location and serve as a signal if there is difficulty maintaining the normal resting posture.

3-Way Mouth Prop (3WMP)

 This is the tool of choice for lingual-mandibular differentiation and stabilization, and can be oriented as needed for each client.  3WMP are used to stabilize the mandible while training the tongue to make various placements and excursions. They are sturdy, versatile and do not splinter.  Small wooden picks can be inserted into the 3WMP’s for therapist or parental control.

2-Way Mouth Prop (2WMP)

Quick Tongue-tie Assessment (ROM)

This disposable ROM tool is used to perform a quick test for tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) as well as for general oral and facial measurements.  Directions are included in the package of 10 ROMs.

 Battle Buttons

Battle Buttons are used by the individual or with a “Battle Buddy” to improve lip closure, compression, strength, and resistance.  Additional Benefits: Improve labial competency and maximize lip seal.  Buttons and twine may be disinfected as needed.  Colorful exercise buttons and sturdy twine make this a favorite of therapists and clients.

 Lip Strength Meter

The Lip Strength Meter is used to establish a baseline during the initial evaluation and to demonstrate improvement during treatment.  It is an excellent source of motivating the client to complete exercise assignments.  Additional benefits:  Monitor overall lip strength and resistive strength of lips; provide data to insurance companies, referral sources and others.

Lip Meter Chart

The Lip Meter Chart is a helpful tool to demonstrate improvement during treatment, and to motivate the patient throughout the treatment program. Each packet contains 10 colorful charts.

Grab Bag Activity Set

The Grab Bag is a set of activities, exercises and reminders that are used near the end of the habituation phase.  They also provide a means of practice for several weeks or months post treatment.  Each activity has an accompanying image related to the original exercise that was assigned.