Oral gymnastics as orthodontics interseptive treatments

Senam mulut sebagai perawatan ortodontik interseptif

Abstract

Orofacial myofunctional exercises are facial and lip muscle exercises that play a role in orofacial functions such as speaking, chewing, and swallowing. Interceptive orthodontic treatment is used to reduce the severity of malocclusion, improve facial con-tours and increase self-confidence, eliminate bad habits, encourage normal tooth eruption, and improve growth patterns. This ar-ticle informs that oral and orofacial exercises help reduce the severity of malocclusion, control unhealthy oral habits, and improve muscle and speech abilities while maintaining the harmony of orofacial function. It is concluded that orofacial myofunctional exer-cises are exercises related to the muscles of the face and lips that play a role in orofacial functions such as speaking, chewing, and swallowing, and can help reduce the severity of dental malocclusion if performed early as part of orthodontic treatment.