Speech therapy focuses on diagnosing and treating delayed or disordered speech development in children and adults as well as articulation disorders of medical, psychological, or neurological origins. The condition is diagnosed by meticulously conducted tests and assessments of the articulatory organs to identify the source of speech apparatus dysfunction. The appropriate treatment plan is then selected and customized based on detailed consultations with the patient and their caregivers.
Using targeted exercises, speech therapy enhances the effectiveness of removable and fixed orthodontic appliances and ensures stable long-term orthodontic treatment outcomes. A key focus area of the therapy is establishing a correct tongue rest position and proper chewing and swallowing patterns. Speech therapy also eliminates harmful oral habits (e.g., tongue thrusting between teeth and cheek or lip sucking) that can cause malocclusion in children.