Megan van Noy, RDH ★ Premium
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy at NW Myofunctional Therapy in Tigard, OR.
If you’re dealing with jaw pain, tension, headaches, clenching, poor sleep, or symptoms that keep returning despite trying other treatments, there may be more going on than just the jaw itself. I help patients identify and address the underlying oral and facial muscle patterns that can contribute to TMJ symptoms, including tongue posture, swallowing patterns, mouth breathing, and improper resting posture. Through individualized myofunctional therapy, we work to improve how these muscles function together so your jaw doesn’t have to compensate as much throughout the day and night. My goal is to help you understand why your symptoms may be happening, give you practical tools to improve function, and collaborate with your other providers when appropriate so we’re supporting the whole system, not just chasing symptoms.
About
If you’re dealing with jaw pain, tension, headaches, clenching, poor sleep, or symptoms that keep returning despite trying other treatments, there may be more going on than just the jaw itself. I help patients identify and address the underlying oral and facial muscle patterns that can contribute to TMJ symptoms, including tongue posture, swallowing patterns, mouth breathing, and improper resting posture. Through individualized myofunctional therapy, we work to improve how these muscles function together so your jaw doesn’t have to compensate as much throughout the day and night. My goal is to help you understand why your symptoms may be happening, give you practical tools to improve function, and collaborate with your other providers when appropriate so we’re supporting the whole system, not just chasing symptoms.
I’m so glad you reached out. Living with jaw pain, tension, clenching, headaches, or other TMJ symptoms can be frustrating, especially when you’ve already tried to find answers. I’m here to help you understand the functional patterns that may be contributing to your symptoms and create a clear, personalized path forward. I look forward to learning more about you and how I can support you.
Treatment approach
Orofacial myofunctional therapy, neuromuscular retraining, tongue and oral resting posture retraining, swallowing retraining, nasal breathing retraining, jaw stability exercises, and functional habit retraining.
Treatment is personalized, collaborative, and focused on helping you build lasting changes in the way your oral and facial muscles function. Rather than simply managing symptoms, we look at patterns such as tongue posture, swallowing, breathing, jaw stability, and oral resting posture that may be contributing to ongoing tension or dysfunction. Sessions are active and education-based, with targeted exercises and strategies you’ll practice between visits. My goal is for you to understand what we’re working on, why it matters, and how each step supports better function and long-term results.
RDH · 10 years - est 2016 years in practice
Depeding on needs
Credit Card, HSA/FSA, 3rd Party Financing Available
Accepting new patients or clients · Online / telehealth
Qualifications
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AOMT & MyoMentor Graduate + Mentor & Course Instructor
Co-Host of The Munch Bunch Myo Podcast
The Breathe Institute Ambassador
Tongue Tied Academy Graduate
Myo Munchee Educator
About myofunctional therapists & TMJ in Tigard, OR
Myofunctional therapists retrain tongue posture, breathing, and swallowing patterns. For TMJ patients, this work targets the airway and oral-habit factors that drive clenching and jaw strain. Compare myofunctional therapists and other TMJ & TMD approaches across Tigard, Oregon in this directory.
Other TMJ providers in Oregon
- Brandon TurleyNeuromuscular Dentist
- Dr Amber Lynn WattersOrofacial Pain Specialist
- Dr Thanuja RamannaOrofacial Pain Specialist
- Dr. Becky HigginsonTMJ, Craniosacral Therapy, Fascia-Focused Care
- Dr. Ben SutterNeuromuscular Dentist
- Dr. Dain PaxtonOrofacial Pain Specialist
More TMJ care in Oregon
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