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I'm Paula Petrone
Hi, I’m Paula Petrone, the founder and CEO of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) of New York. I am a myofunctional therapist and a dentist in my native country of Colombia.
My myofunctional therapy practice is based in Nassau County, Long Island. However, you don’t have to be local to work with me. Through telemedicine, I can treat patients nationally and internationally. And, of course, I also speak Spanish.
What is OMT?
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a therapeutic approach that trains the face and mouth muscles for optimal function, helping people overcome habits like thumb-sucking and mouth-breathing to improve breathing, swallowing, speech, and dental health. It's a proactive step towards lifelong wellness, ensuring a healthier, more confident smile.
Anyone, from anywhere
On-line consultations
You don't have to be local to get treatment
Language options
You can speak in English or Spanish
What can OMT do for me?
01
Enhanced Speech and Dental Health
OMT improves speech clarity and articulation by addressing improper tongue positions, while also promoting proper jaw alignment and reducing the need for future orthodontic treatments.
02
Better Nutricional Intake and Digestion
Corrects swallowing patterns and eliminates harmful oral habits, facilitating better chewing and eating habits, which can improve overall nutritional intake and digestion.
03
Improved breathing and Sleep Quality
By encouraging nasal breathing over mouth breathing, OMT enhances oxygen exchange, respiratory health, and sleep quality, potentially mitigating sleep-disordered breathing conditions like sleep apnea.
04
Optimal Facial Growth & Development
Supports the natural development of facial muscles and structures, contributing to balanced facial aesthetics and preventing malocclusions and TMJD.
05
sELF-eSTEEM AND eMOTIONAL
wELL-BEING
The combined physical improvements in speech, dental health, and facial symmetry contribute significantly to build confidence, social interactions, and emotional health
TMJ disorder
Individuals who frequently deal with symptoms like jaw pain, and difficulty chewing, and may also suffer from bruxism, a condition characterized by teeth grinding and clenching.
snoring sleep apnea
If your breathing stops and starts during sleep, often causing loud snoring and daytime tiredness.
Chewing & swallowing
difficulties
People who struggle with mastication, show a preference for soft foods and avoid tougher, more chew-demanding foods
MOUTH
BREATHER
Individuals who frequently keep their mouth open, known as "MOUTH BREATHER", or have their tongue resting between their teeth.
EVERYONE CAN BENEFIT FROM OMT, BUT WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT FOR
People experiencing the following symptoms:
Individuals who frequently keep their mouth open, known as "MOUTH BREATHER", or have their tongue resting between their teeth.
MOUTH BREATHER
People who struggle with mastication, show a preference for soft foods and avoid tougher, more chew-demanding foods
Chewing & swallowing difficulties
If your breathing stops and starts during sleep, often causing loud snoring and daytime tiredness.
snoring sleep apnea
TMJ disorder
Individuals who frequently deal with symptoms like jaw pain, and difficulty chewing, and may also suffer from bruxism, a condition characterized by teeth grinding and clenching.
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TESTIMONIALS
See real results from our practice
"You can tell right away when you meet Paula that she is determined to do everything she can to help you. Combine that with her vast expertise and warm and friendly demeanor and she is just an absolute pleasure to work with. I am very pleased with my results and highly recommend Paula to anyone looking for myofunctional therapy"
S Sapir
"Paula is a pleasure to work with. She connects ans communicates well with her patients and lays out a clear plan for growth. Our daughter looked forward to each of her appointments"
Sarah Hawkins
"I can not say enough great things about working with Paula! I've been doing jaw and tongue physical therapy with her and she's now helping me prepare for a tongue tie release, the next step in healing my jaw. She is a wealth of knowledge, a true expert in her field, but more than that, she is incredibly caring and encouraging."
Amethyst
STEP BY STEP
How can I start?
Fill the form
Contact us to schedule your assessment, and we will send you a questionnaire to fill out
1 hour assesment
Once we receive your completed questionnaire, we will schedule a one-hour assessment
treatment plan
At the end of your session you'll be presented with a treatment plan.