Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Stronger Muscles. Better Breathing. Healthier Living.
The goals of myofunctional therapy are achieved through structured exercises that improve tone, strength, and coordination of the oral and facial muscles. Barriers can include nasal obstructions, tongue restriction, structural abnormalities, or enlarged tonsils/adenoids. Because structural and functional issues often influence each other, collaboration with other providers is key. A team-based approach ensures all aspects are addressed comprehensively.
What Is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is a gentle, exercise-based program that retrains the muscles of the face, tongue, mouth, and airway to work the way they should. Instead of just managing symptoms, therapy strengthens and coordinates these muscles to improve breathing, sleep, speech, and overall oral function. Safe and effective for children and adults, it’s a conservative approach that creates lasting change by addressing the root cause.
Who Can Benefit from Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy helps people of all ages by addressing oral and airway challenges—improving sleep, speech, and recovery after a tongue tie.
Children Under the Age of About 3: Children at this stage are generally too young for myofunctional therapy. However, brief programs are available to guide parents in strategies to assist in transitioning away from prolonged pacifier use. We recommend the MyoMunchee device to assist with this and for many other benefits this device promotes
Children: Overcoming oral habits, speech difficulties, and feeding challenges linked to myofunctional disorders. Therapy at this stage focuses on parent training with fun, strategic programs (ages 3–5). Learn more about our Mini Myo Program.
Teens & Adults: Reducing snoring, improving sleep, and supporting healthy breathing, complementing orthodontic and airway-related care (C-PAP).
THE BENEFITS
The Lasting Impact of Therapy
Orofacial myofunctional therapy does more than manage symptoms, it creates lasting improvements in health and daily life. Our treatment process is based on fundamental goals areas, individualized treatment plans, and a comprehensive approach that yields lasting results
Improved Airway
Support proper breathing to boost energy and overall wellness.
Lasting Change
Correct root causes and eliminate poor habits to create lifelong results.
Better
Sleep
Improve breathing patterns and reduce sleep disordered breathing for more restful nights.
Stronger Function
Build strength and coordination in tongue and facial muscles.
WHAT TO EXPECT
From Evaluation to Transformation
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but we make the process simple, supportive, and effective. Here’s what you can expect every step of the way.
Evaluation
A detailed assessment of oral and facial function to understand your needs.
Personalized Plan
A customized treatment plan designed just for you or your child.
Collaboration
A team-approach ensures comprehensive care and addresses root cause
Therapy Sessions
Guided exercises, techniques, and ongoing support to build progress.
Lasting Results
Tools and strategies to create long-term success and healthier habits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Questions, Answered
We know starting something new can bring up lots of questions. Here are answers to the most common ones about orofacial myofunctional therapy at MyoLink.
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Oral habits such as thumb sucking and prolonged use of pacifier
Physiological and structural factors, such as tongue restriction (tongue tie) and weak muscle strength
Airway issues such as enlarged tonsils, deviated septum, and chronic congestion
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Negative effect on facial growth and aesthetics
Malocclusion, orthodontic relapse
TMJ pain, headaches, tension
Certain dental diseases
Decreased optimal airway development
Poor posture
Snoring and sleep apnea
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Clench & grinding, mouth breathing, allergies, jaw pain and facial tension, headaches, Narrow dental arches and facial features
Open mouth at rest
Mouth breathing, or difficulty breathing through nose
Tongue thrust swallowing patterns
Difficulty chewing
Drooling
Tongue pushes past teeth when resting
A lisp
Orthodontic relapse
Jaw pain, clenching or grinding teeth
Headaches or migraines
Snoring
Constantly dry or chapped lips
Sinus issues / allergies
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Not at all! Exercises are safe, gentle, relatively simple and sometimes fun- especially for children The goal is to make therapy approachable and easy to practice daily.
It generally only takes about 10-15 minutes twice a day. Sessions can be done in-person or by telehealth.
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Cost of a therapy program is generally $2,500. Mini myofunctional therapy programs (ages 3-5) are generally $400. Please call for more detailed information about our practice, programs and pricing.
Ready to Get Started?
Taking the first step toward better sleep, health, and wellness is simple. Schedule your consultation today and let MyoLink guide you with personalized care designed to create lasting change.