The Goals of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy 

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy retrains the muscles of the face, mouth, and airway to support proper development and long-term health. Achieving these four goals lays the foundation for better breathing, oral function, and overall wellness.

1. Promote nasal breathing (slow diaphragmatic breathing)

2. Strengthen and tone the muscles of orofacial complex (Tongue, cheeks, lips, soft palate, uvula, lateral/posterior pharyngeal wall, oropharyngeal muscles )

3. Promote ideal oral resting posture (tongue suction to the roof of the mouth comfortably without compensations)

4. Correct chewing, swallowing habits (swallowing without compensations of the lips, cheeks, and neck muscles)

5. Rehabilitation before and after interventions (tongue-tie release, orthodontics, sinus surgery, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) , double jaw surgery, etc.)

Benefits of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy 

 Myofunctional therapy addresses the root causes of oral and airway issues, helping patients achieve lasting functional improvements and overall wellness.

• Improve breathing 

• Reduce snoring and sleep disturbances

• Enhanced adaptation to C-PAP 

• Enhance oral function 

• Support orthodontic and surgical outcomes

• Strengthen facial and oral muscles 

• Reduction of TMJ pain and headaches

• Increased energy and alertness

• Prevent future complications