A short upper lip and long lower lip
usually indicate open mouth resting. Since lips protect, guide and
hold the teeth in position, orofacial myology therapy works to bring
the muscles into harmony and increase the function of the lips.
Therapy begins by re-training the
tongue to assume the correct resting and swallowing position on the
roof of the mouth, as well as establishing a nasal-breathing pattern
to allow the lips to close. We teach the facial muscles to support
this corrected position. This is accomplished by an exercise program
designed to take about 5 minutes 3 times per day
