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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Now is the time to start implementing techniques to restore normal function, improving your own or your child's future.

What is Myofunctional Therapy?

Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is a therapy that helps retrain the muscles of the mouth and face. Through simple, personalized exercises, it can improve important functions like breathing, chewing, and swallowing. OMT is especially important for children's development because it helps improve airway health and corrects bad muscle habits.

This therapy can help in the management of several dysfunctions, including:

  • Breathing problems: such as mouth breathing, snoring, and sleep apnea

  • Swallowing difficulties: including tongue thrust or dysfunctional swallowing

  • Jaw problems: like teeth grinding (bruxism) or clenching

  • Poor posture: especially low tongue posture and open-mouth posture

  • Breaking harmful habits: such as thumb-sucking, nail-biting, and chewing on objects

  • Digestive issues: such as chronic bloating or gas due to improper swallowing

  • Fatigue: by improving airway health, leading to better sleep and reduced chronic tiredness

It can be beneficial for people of all ages, including both children and adults. Using gentle techniques, it helps retrain the facial and tongue muscles that haven't been working properly for a long time. By improving how these important muscles function, we can support healthy growth, development, and overall quality of life.

The information on this website is in no way considered to be medical advice and is in no way intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease, symptom or condition. Medical advice should be obtained directly from an appropriately qualified and licensed medical professional. Please consult with your doctor for any change in lifestyle.