https://www.mymyosmiles.com/home daily 1.0 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ff07a5c8e3cd5c8c25d49d/6743e255-123d-481e-9c5d-15f072b08755/mymyosmiles_behavioural_200.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ff07a5c8e3cd5c8c25d49d/dd56d35c-7736-44f2-82c7-7f3f1459c30d/mymyosmiles_functional_200.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ff07a5c8e3cd5c8c25d49d/e904fdf7-686c-4899-950c-25d08d17693b/mymyosmiles_Structural_200.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ff07a5c8e3cd5c8c25d49d/1644787036374-GSKD54KE78ZHVD3CNO36/unsplash-image-wNeuMUuGiPM.jpg Home - Signs that you or your child might need help from an Orofacial Myologist You are or were tongue-tied You have airway concerns (large tonsils, snoring, etc.) You breathe through your mouth (mouth breather) You suck your thumb or fingers Your tongue thrusts forward (tongue thrust) You have an open resting lip posture Your tongue rests on the bottom of your mouth or forward between your front teeth You grind your teeth (especially in children) You have TMJ issues You have sleep disordered breathing (like snoring) You have head/neck and shoulder tension You have ADHD like symptoms You have speech difficulties or issues You have a lisp You have imprecise articulation of speech sounds Your child has prolonged soother use You have difficulty swallowing (pills or gagging) Your child avoids certain foods Your child wets the bed https://www.mymyosmiles.com/about daily 0.75 2023-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ff07a5c8e3cd5c8c25d49d/739e78c8-b78d-4c0b-8ff2-cd854eefdf5f/mymyosmiles_barbara_office.jpg About - Hi, my name is Barbara. I have been an active and passionate dental hygienist since 1996. In 2014 I attended a lecture on Orofacial Myology. The intent was to learn more on the prevention of orthodontic relapse. Intrigued, it was then that I decided to pursue more information and take other courses. I completed a course through the IAOM (the only certifying association for hygienists) and in 2015 became the third Hygienist in Alberta to receive certification and my COM designation. My studies continue and consist of an advanced course in Orofacial Myology (OM) with Dr. Bob Mason and other related up-to-date course. I am enthusiastic about addressing Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders which are critical to complete patient care. In August of 2018 I opened the first independent Orofacial Myology office in Alberta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ff07a5c8e3cd5c8c25d49d/1644785265183-QJBTCXNBD7UGSTTCS25S/unsplash-image-7okkFhxrxNw.jpg About - Assist in the creation, restoration and the habituation of a normal and harmonious orofacial myofunctional (myo means muscle) environment. A Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM) is trained to evaluate and treat patients with a variety of orofacial myofunctonal disorders (OMD). Orofacial Myology is the critical missing link to complete patient care. A multi-disciplinary team approach including a dentist, orthodontist, ENT, speech language pathologist, or a medical doctor may be necessary. A COM is proactive in preventing major issues in the present and future. https://www.mymyosmiles.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-12-16 https://www.mymyosmiles.com/forms daily 0.75 2023-11-04 https://www.mymyosmiles.com/therapy daily 0.75 2023-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ff07a5c8e3cd5c8c25d49d/1649723361059-UF8Q51WTYPLT34IJAUPE/mymyosmiles_thumb_sucking.png Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ff07a5c8e3cd5c8c25d49d/1649724317415-4WIYIJAT1C8C2DNLDEF5/mymyosmiles_tonguetie.png Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ff07a5c8e3cd5c8c25d49d/1649725345481-M4I5VK4U6L3R038EU2XS/mymyosmiles_facial_exercises_orofacial_myology.png Therapy