orofacial wellness & myofunctional therapy

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orofacial wellness & myofunctional therapy

for an optimal you

introducing

west virginia orofacial wellness

Hello & welcome! We are West Virginia Orofacial Wellness, a personalized myofunctional (mouth, face, tongue & jaw) therapy center located in Morgantown, WV. We use dentistry, medicine, therapy. Add some things here.

we are

west virginia orofacial wellness

Hello & welcome! We are West Virginia Orofacial Wellness, a personalized myofunctional (mouth, face, tongue & jaw) therapy center located in Morgantown, WV. We use dentistry, medicine, therapy, and mind and body techniques to help patients of all ages overcome orofacial difficulties and improve their whole body wellness.

MyoMentor certified

MyoMentor

American Dental Association certified

American Dental Association

Munchee U certified

Munchee U

Infant Frenectomy Protocol certified

Infant Frenectomy Protocol

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry accredited

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

Gold Lactation Academy certified

Gold Lactation Academy

American Association of Endodontists certified

American Association of Endodontists

The Breathe Institute: Oral Habits Programs certified

The Breathe Institute

Intro to Airway certified

Intro to Airway

Buteyko Clinic International certified

Buteyko Clinic International

more about our ongoing education & certifications

Gold Lactation Academy certified

Gold Lactation Academy

American Association of Endodontists certified

American Association of Endodontists

The Breathe Institute: Oral Habits Programs certified

The Breathe Institute

Intro to Airway certified

Intro to Airway

Buteyko Clinic International certified

Buteyko Clinic International

MyoMentor certified

MyoMentor

American Dental Association certified

American Dental Association

Munchee U certified

Munchee U

Infant Frenectomy Protocol certified

Infant Frenectomy Protocol

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry accredited

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

more about our ongoing education & certifications

our services

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy involves a series of exercises designed to improve function by assisting and educating patients in retraining their orofacial muscles and tongue. This promotes nasal breathing and works to eliminate unnecessary compensations or habits.

For more information on Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, read our Goals of Myofunctional Therapy article by Dr. Lena Holz.

A large percentage of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms are found to be muscular, or myofascial, in origin and can be improved by addressing function, eliminating parafunctional habits, and incorporating massage and myofascial release techniques.

Myofunctional therapy has been shown to help improve sleep-disordered breathing by retraining and strengthening the muscles in a patient’s mouth, face, and tongue. By working on improving tongue position and breathing habits during the day, we can train ourselves to continue these habits while sleeping as well.

Whether it be extended pacifier use, thumb-sucking, nail-biting, or any other form of parafunctional habit, oral habits can impact our orofacial growth and dental occlusion, exacerbate TMD (temporomandibular disorder) symptoms, and much more. We specialize in developing a customized treatment strategy for our patients—helping children and adults reduce and eliminate these habits.

One of our primary focuses for every patient is to optimize and promote nasal breathing, along with the many benefits attached to it. We use Buteyko breathing and other nasal breathing exercises to increase awareness for proper breathing techniques and help our patients carry healthy breathing habits into their waking and sleeping hours.

Myofunctional therapy and oral motor therapy play a vital role in the outcomes and improvements of tongue and lip tie release. We work closely with dental, medical, and lactation providers to guide our patients through every step of this process.

A lot happens prior to a child’s first dental visit. Even still, oral development and oral health care isn’t something that’s typically discussed during routine perinatal and pediatric visits. We aim to help our patients best set their child up for success from the very start: including prenatal and postnatal oral development education, awareness, and support.

Using a combination of craniosacral therapy and gentle myofascial release techniques, muscles can begin to function more efficiently and many TMD (temporomandibular disorder) and orofacial pain symptoms can be greatly reduced.

True orofacial wellness often involves a team approach. We work closely with our patients to reach the root cause of their concerns and help them achieve the best results for their specific case, including navigating referrals and collaborating with other healthcare and wellness providers along the way.

our services

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy involves a series of exercises designed to improve function by assisting and educating patients in retraining their orofacial muscles and tongue. This promotes nasal breathing and works to eliminate unnecessary compensations or habits.

For more information on Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, read our Goals of Myofunctional Therapy article by Dr. Lena Holz.

A large percentage of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms are found to be muscular, or myofascial, in origin and can be improved by addressing function, eliminating parafunctional habits, and incorporating massage and myofascial release techniques.

Myofunctional therapy has been shown to help improve sleep-disordered breathing by retraining and strengthening the muscles in a patient’s mouth, face, and tongue. By working on improving tongue position and breathing habits during the day, we can train ourselves to continue these habits while sleeping as well.

Whether it be extended pacifier use, thumb-sucking, nail-biting, or any other form of parafunctional habit, oral habits can impact our orofacial growth and dental occlusion, exacerbate TMD (temporomandibular disorder) symptoms, and much more. We specialize in developing a customized treatment strategy for our patients—helping children and adults reduce and eliminate these habits.

One of our primary focuses for every patient is to optimize and promote nasal breathing, along with the many benefits attached to it. We use Buteyko breathing and other nasal breathing exercises to increase awareness for proper breathing techniques and help our patients carry healthy breathing habits into their waking and sleeping hours.

Myofunctional therapy and oral motor therapy play a vital role in the outcomes and improvements of tongue and lip tie release. We work closely with dental, medical, and lactation providers to guide our patients through every step of this process.

A lot happens prior to a child’s first dental visit. Even still, oral development and oral health care isn’t something that’s typically discussed during routine perinatal and pediatric visits. We aim to help our patients best set their child up for success from the very start: including prenatal and postnatal oral development education, awareness, and support.

Using a combination of craniosacral therapy and gentle myofascial release techniques, muscles can begin to function more efficiently and many TMD (temporomandibular disorder) and orofacial pain symptoms can be greatly reduced.

True orofacial wellness often involves a team approach. We work closely with our patients to reach the root cause of their concerns and help them achieve the best results for their specific case, including navigating referrals and collaborating with other healthcare and wellness providers along the way.

get to know our

owner & therapist

Dr. Lena Holz, owner and therapist at West Virginia Orofacial Wellness, smiling for a professional headshot

Dr. Lena Holz

Hi there, I’m Dr. Magdalena (Lena) Holz. My life took an unexpected turn a few years ago when regression from an eye injury left me unable to continue living my dream as a clinical endodontist. I was at a loss for how I could possibly use my education, experience, and passion for wellness in any other field. But through my own orofacial wellness journey as a new mother, I began to uncover a new passion: to bridge the gap between orofacial wellness and dentistry, and to help others address and prevent the conditions I treated as a clinical endodontist and general dentist.

get to know our

owner & therapist

Dr. Lena Holz, owner and therapist at West Virginia Orofacial Wellness, smiling for a professional headshot

Dr. Lena Holz

Hi there, I’m Dr. Magdalena (Lena) Holz. My life took an unexpected turn a few years ago when regression from an eye injury left me unable to continue living my dream as a clinical endodontist. Through my own orofacial wellness journey as a new mother, I uncovered a new passion: bridging the gap between orofacial wellness and dentistry, and helping others address and prevent the conditions I treated as a clinical endodontist and general dentist.

Orofacial Therapy

benefits & outcomes

Improved Overall Wellbeing

 

Reduced Muscle Tension

Reduced Pain

 

Optimized Oral Function

Better Oral Health

 

 

Better Sleep

Improved Overall Wellbeing

Reduced Muscle Tension

Reduced Pain

Improved Oral Function

Better Oral Health

Better Sleep

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