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Myofunctional Therapy
Transform your breathing, swallowing, and speech through targeted muscle exercises for the face, mouth, and tongue.
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Breathing Improvement
Promotes proper nasal breathing instead of harmful mouth breathing patterns
Speech Enhancement
Corrects tongue posture and muscle coordination for clearer speech
Swallowing Function
Trains proper swallowing patterns and tongue positioning
Core Goals of Myofunctional Therapy
Nasal Breathing
Promote healthy nasal breathing patterns instead of mouth breathing, improving oxygen intake and oral health
Tongue Posture
Train proper tongue resting position with the tip on the roof of the mouth for optimal function
Swallowing Patterns
Encourage correct swallowing techniques to prevent tongue thrust and related issues
Lip Seal
Improve lip closure and reduce open-mouth posture for better facial development
Orthodontic Support
Support orthodontic treatment and prevent relapse through proper muscle function
Sleep Quality
Enhance sleep therapy outcomes by addressing breathing and muscle coordination
Common Conditions Treated
Tongue Thrust
Improper swallowing patterns affecting teeth alignment
Mouth Breathing
Chronic breathing through the mouth instead of the nose
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea
Speech Problems
Articulation issues related to tongue positioning
TMJ Disorders
Jaw joint dysfunction and muscle tension
Orthodontic Issues
Relapse prevention and alignment support
What Does Therapy Involve?
A personalized program of daily exercises (often done at home) over several months. Examples include:
1
Tongue lifts and holds
2
Lip closure exercises
3
Swallowing retraining
4
Breathing techniques
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