Lip Trainer™ - LT
Improvement of swallowing and peri-oral muscle function
The LT focuses on improving the strength, stretch and tone of the lip and cheek muscles, while simultaneously retraining the patient's swallow. It perfectly adapts to the shape of the patient's arch which effectively engages their peri-oral musculature and is a significant improvement on the traditional 'button pull' exercise used in myofunctional therapy. The LT is used in all of MRC's treatment systems but can also be used on its own by practitioners providing myofunctional therapy.
Directions for Use
The LT appliance should be used for two minutes, twice a day, to gain the full benefits of its exercising features, and can be increased in duration depending on the instructions from the practitioner. Ensure that the LT does not 'suction' to the teeth, as this will be working the wrong muscles. In order to ensure this, keep the tip of the tongue on the spot and slightly fill the mouth with air for the entirety of the exercise.
Cleaning the Appliance
The Myotalea® appliance should be cleaned under warm running water every time the patient removes it from their mouth.
Use Myoclean™ tablets to thoroughly clean twice a week. Myoclean™ is the recommended cleaning agent for all MRC appliances.
Resources
Appliance Instructions
Downloadable pdf document with instructions specifically for the LT.
Download ResourceMyotalea® Appliance Catalogue
Downloadable pdf document detailing the Myotalea® appliance range.
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