Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy is a personalized, exercise-based treatment that focuses on correcting improper tongue posture, breathing patterns, and muscle function of the face and mouth. This therapy is designed to improve the way you breathe, speak, swallow and sleep by strengthening the orofacial muscles and promoting healthy habits.
Benefits of Myofunctional Therapy
Improved breathing
Encourages nasal breathing, which supports better oxygenation, reduced snoring, and enhanced sleep quality.
Better Sleep
Can help reduce symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea.
Enhanced Oral Function
Supports proper chewing, swallowing and speech developement-especially in children.
Orthodontic Support
Helps maintain the results of orthodontic treatment and may reduce the need for braces or relapse.
Facial Balance
Promotes healthy facial growth and symmetry in children and improved muscle tone in adults.
Reduced Habits
Aids in eliminating harmful habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, and prolonged pacifier use.
Common Myofunctional Disorders
Mouth breathing
Sleep disorders such as snoring/sleep apnea
Open mouth posture
Tongue tie
Atypical swallow patterns
Grinding of the teeth
Cavities
Misaligned teeth/Orthodontic Relapse
How Therapy Works
After the initial consult, a plan is designed specific to each person. The typical course of therapy includes 15 sessions over the course of about 10-12 months. Sessions are 30 mins and can be done in office or virtually.
How do I get Started?
We start with a consultation to determine the specific myofunctional disorders present. This includes measurments and photos. We document symptoms and determine if any referrals are needed.
