Myofunctional therapy is a series of simple exercises that retrain the muscles of the tongue, lips, cheeks, and throat so they work the way they are supposed to.

Think of it like physiotherapy for the muscles of your mouth and face.

Just as someone might do exercises to strengthen their back or improve their posture, myofunctional therapy helps improve:

• Tongue position

• Lip closure

• Nasal breathing

• Swallowing

• Chewing

• Speech habits

• Sleep-related breathing

Why These Muscles Matter

The muscles of the mouth and throat are used thousands of times each day when you breathe, eat, swallow, and speak. If they are not working properly, they can contribute to problems such as:

• Mouth breathing

• Snoring

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Teeth grinding

• Jaw pain

• Orthodontic relapse (teeth shifting after braces)

• Speech difficulties

• Difficulty swallowing

What Therapy Involves

Myofunctional therapy usually includes:

• Exercises to strengthen and coordinate the tongue and facial muscles

• Training to keep the tongue resting on the roof of the mouth

• Learning to breathe through the nose

• Practicing proper swallowing patterns

• Building healthy habits over time

These exercises are typically done for a few minutes each day, both during appointments and at home.

Benefits People Often Notice

Depending on the reason for therapy, people may experience:

• Better nasal breathing

• Less snoring

• Improved sleep quality

• Better orthodontic outcomes

• Reduced jaw tension

• Easier swallowing

• Improved speech clarity

Myofunctional Therapy involves several appointments.

Our Mini Myo Programs are typically 6-8 Sessions depending on age.

A full Myofunctional program is typically 12 sessions.