Speech therapy. What is it, how it can help and its connection with orthodontics

Giving Sydney Great Smiles

Dr Andrew Chang of interviews 2 experienced speech therapists, Julie and Celine of Western Sydney Speech Pathology and they share their insights. Some highlights are: 1:18- Effect of orthodontic appliances on speech therapy exercises. Are there any? 4:17- Benefits of seeing a speech therapist (asides from speech pronunciation) and why listening plays an important role in the correction of stuttering. 6:58- How speech exercises work and why tongue retraining exercises after the age of 5 are important for certain open bite corrections. 8:38- How to motivate older kids to complete speech therapy exercises (if they are currently in this treatment) 9:33- Speech therapy is more successful in younger children than in older children as breaking previously acquired habits is easier. 10:31- Duration of speech therapy exercises- 10 mins a day is often satisfactory 15:08- The end goal for speech pathology exercises are why setting microgoals are much more successful. 16:08- Effects of dummy and finger sucking on speech development and orthodontic development. 18:45- Cost of speech therapy, Medicare rebates and private health insurance rebates. If you are considering having a beautiful and healthy smile, with you own natural teeth and are yet to start orthodontic treatment, please call us on 02-8814-9941 or visit us at http://www.greatsydneysmiles.com.au to schedule a complimentary obligation free initial orthodontic consultation.