Myofunctional Therapy involves gentle exercises designed to help the muscles of the face and mouth work properly. It's a caring approach to help people, whether they're growing children or adults, achieve healthier facial structure and function.

The main goals of Myofunctional therapy are to encourage nasal breathing, ensure lips are comfortably closed, maintain a relaxed and proper tongue position and eliminate any dysfunctional chewing and swallowing patterns.

Myofunctional disorders can cause issues with how the muscles in the face and mouth work. This might include challenges with breathing through the nose, keeping the lips together, and proper tongue resting posture. This can be seen as mouth breathing, sleep concerns, facial muscle discomfort/ headaches, dysfunctional swallowing patterns.

Myofunctional therapy isn't just for kids; it's also helpful for adults. Many adults experience changes in jaw growth or dental issues that can benefit from therapy. No matter your age, Myofunctional therapy can be an effective way to improve muscle function and comfort.

During a myofunctional therapy exam, our compassionate team will assess things like how you breathe, where your tongue rests, tongue mobility and function, muscle compensations and the stability of your jaw. We'll guide you through exercises to help with tongue placement and breathing, aiming for a comfortable and healthy position for your tongue and lips.

In order to identify a tongue tie, a functional assessment is needed. A tongue tie is related to the band of tissue under the tongue, when that band is too short or too tight it can alter proper oral function. The function of the muscle in addition to the clinical presentation of the band of tissue should always be assessed together. Tongue tie is a condition in which the band of tissue under the tongue is too tight, which can affect feeding, speech, and oral hygiene.

If left untreated, tongue-tie can lead to difficulties with feeding, speech, and even social interactions. For infants, this might mean challenges with breastfeeding, causing stress for both the baby and the mother. As children grow, they may experience trouble chewing or speaking clearly.

Mouth breathing is simply breathing through the mouth instead of the nose. While it might seem harmless, it can impact the structure and function of the mouth and face.

Yes, mouth breathing can affect sleep quality, feeding, learning, and even lead to dental issues like cavities. It can also change the shape and function of the mouth and face.

A person who breathes through their mouth might often have an open mouth, dry lips, or experience frequent bad breath. They might also have trouble sleeping well at night.

Snoring can sometimes be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome is a serious sleep disorder where the throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airway during sleep. This can lead to disrupted sleep and other health issues.

TMD is a condition affecting the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, leading to pain and discomfort.

For TMD patients, OMT focuses on improving tongue posture, encouraging nasal breathing, and achieving a comfortable lip seal. This therapy helps balance the muscles in the face and mouth, often in collaboration with other healthcare professionals like dentists and physical therapists.