Center for Myofunctional Therapy

About Us

Integrating a balanced smile

Providing individual excellent quality patient care for all ages. Our therapy approach is respectful, positive and encouraging. For your convenience online sessions are possible.

Free 20 minute phone consult

Myofunctional therapy Questions? Set up a free initial phone consult. We are always happy to educate and answer questions for future patients and referring specialists.

Referrals

Collaboration with multiple specialists are welcomed. A Multidisciplinary approach is sometimes necessary. Specialists involved can be Orthodontists, Dentists, Oral Surgeons, ENT's, MD's, Pediatricians, Pediatric Dentists, Bodyworkers, SLP among others.

What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?

Therapy that involves retraining neuromuscular patterns. Each patient is evaluated and their program is individualized. Our goal is to create a normal oral rest posture to create a harmonious functional environment.

Signs and symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders.

May include one or more of the following signs and symptoms.

-A mouth-open, lips-apart resting posture

-Mouth breathing as opposed to Nasal breathing

-Snoring

-TMJD

-Orthodontic relapse after orthodontic treatment

-A forward interdental rest posture of the tongue (tongue thrust)

-Negative oral habits such as thumb, finger, lip, and tongue sucking habits

-Chewing, bolus collection, swallowing issues, messy eating pattern

-Narrow palate

-Malocclusion

-Speech disorders

-Sleep apnea

-Tongue tie (tongue restriction)

-Facial pain or TMJD

-Cleching or grinding teeth

Factors affecting OMD's

Airway issues that interfere with the ability to breathe easily and consistently through the nose.

A restricted lingual frenum (tissue attachment under the tongue).

Syndromes affecting jaw structure and a high narrow palate.

Oral habits.

Therapy

Neuromuscular facilitation and Behavior modification to reach therapy goals can take weeks or months depending on the Orofacial Myofunctional disorder. Therapy includes a combination of in office and home exercises.

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The personalized care you deserve

Please contact us directly with any questions, comments, or scheduling inquiries you may have. Locations in metro Detroit are available.

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Balanced Smile LLC

41000 Woodward ave. Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

(248) 860-6542 mft@balancedsmile.com

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS 41000 Woodward ave. STE 350, EAST building. 48304
OXFORD Michigan 48371
in person/virtual daytime hours,
evening hours are virtual only

BALANCED SMILE LLC
Specializing in Myofunctional Therapy

A CENTER FOR OROFACIAL MYOLOGY Balance| Harmony | Equilibrium

About Us

Integrating a balanced smile

Free 20 minute phone consult

Referrals

What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?

Signs and symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders.

Factors affecting OMD's

Therapy

Our Services

#1 Initial evaluation

#2 Therapy consult

#3 Therapy appointments

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Providing therapy for all ages.

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Accepting HSA, FSA cards, Debit, credit, cash, PayPal, Venmo, Square

INITIAL EVALUATION

Therapy/review sessions

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The personalized care you deserve

Balanced Smile LLC

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Breast feeding is best

Have your baby checked for a tongue tie at birth

OFFICE LOCATION

BALANCED SMILE LLCSpecializing in Myofunctional Therapy

A CENTER FOR OROFACIAL MYOLOGY Balance| Harmony | Equilibrium

About Us

Integrating a balanced smile

Free 20 minute phone consult

Referrals

What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?

Signs and symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders.

Factors affecting OMD's

Therapy

Our Services

#1 Initial evaluation

#2 Therapy consult

#3 Therapy appointments

Myo Munchee order

Myo Munchee

Bebe Munchee twin pack

Myo Munchee size mini-adult

Tracey Shelbourne MMT

Site Content

Providing therapy for all ages.

Training/Certifications

Payment information

Accepting HSA, FSA cards, Debit, credit, cash, PayPal, Venmo, Square

INITIAL EVALUATION

Therapy/review sessions

Social

Contact us

The personalized care you deserve

Balanced Smile LLC

Hours

Send Message

Breast feeding is best

Have your baby checked for a tongue tie at birth

OFFICE LOCATION

BALANCED SMILE LLC
Specializing in Myofunctional Therapy