1865 North Henderson Street Suite #9, Galesburg, IL, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS SNORING?
WHAT IS TONGUE TIE?
WHAT IS TONGUE TIE?
Snoring is defined as partial obstruction of the upper airways causing noise and vibration produced by some muscles of the mouth and throat during sleep.
WHAT IS TONGUE TIE?
WHAT IS TONGUE TIE?
WHAT IS TONGUE TIE?
Tongue-tie is a fairly common condition that often goes unnoticed. It happens when a small piece of tissue at the bottom of the tongue doesn't disappear before birth, which can make it harder for the tongue to move.
HOW COULD MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY BE RELATED TO CASES OF SNORING?
HOW COULD MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY BE RELATED TO CASES OF SNORING?
HOW COULD MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY BE RELATED TO CASES OF SNORING?
People who snore and have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) often do best with a team of specialist, including a sleep doctor. An Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist can help by teaching exercises to strengthen the mouth and throat muscles and improve how the mouth rests while resting, which may help reduce snoring. .
WHO CAN DETECT THE PRESENCE OF TONGUE TIE?
HOW COULD MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY BE RELATED TO CASES OF SNORING?
HOW COULD MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY BE RELATED TO CASES OF SNORING?
A specialist in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is well positioned to identify tongue-tie, as they are familiar with the lingual frenulum.
Insurance & Payment Options
Frenectomy
Most insurance plans provide some coverage for a frenectomy. Our office will handle the claim submission on behalf of the patient.
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