By Angie Lehman, RDH, COM — continuing education course for dental and medical professionals via the Dental Academy of CE.
Lip competency is essential to proper oral rest posture. Lip incompetence affects function, growth, esthetics, speech, and breathing. The most effective treatment addresses the underlying cause and lip function — orofacial myofunctional therapy should be considered before Botox or surgery, and alongside orthodontics when needed.