Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Therapy to treat orofacial myofunctional disorders

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What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy ?


Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is a series of highly effective therapeutic exercises designed to correct improper function of the tongue and facial muscles caused by orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). OMT  is a neurological re-eduction of these muscles and functions designed to improve overall health and wellness.


Some of these disorders include:

Mouth breathing

Mouth breathing is linked to sleep disorders, forward head posture, gum disease, temporomandibular joint disorder, behavioral issues in children and more. Chronic mouth breathing can contribute to improper facial skeletal growth and development.

Low tongue rest posture

A low tongue resting position can lead to mouth breathing, an open mouth posture, have long term effects involving the TMJ health, reduced nasal breathing and narrowing of the maxillary arch.

Sleep disorders

Sleep disorders can include sleep apnea, insomnia, night terrors, snoring, and more. Sleep disorders are linked to TMD, behavioral problems, obesity, digestive problems and others.

Do you or a family member experience any of the following?

  • Mouth breathing
  • Low tongue rest posture
  • Tongue thrust swallow
  • Jaw pain and dysfunction
  • Orthodontic relapse
  • Scalloped tongue
  • Forward head posture
  • Sleep apnea
  • Snoring
  • Tongue-tie
  • Open mouth posture
  • Headaches
  • Neck tension

And more


If you answered yes to any of these signs and symptoms, myofunctional therapy could be right for you.