Myofunctional Therapy: The Key to Better Breathing, Eating, and Speaking.
Myofunctional Therapy is a specialized program of exercises designed to re-train the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue. At Somniabay Sleep, we correct the root causes of breathing and development issues.
Correcting muscle function can affect everything from the way you breathe to how your face develops and stays healthy over time.
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The 4 Main Goals of OMT
Effective therapy focuses on establishing these four vital habits for optimal health.
Tongue Posture
Training the tongue to rest entirely against the palate, not the teeth.
Lip Seal
Ensuring lips remain closed naturally at rest for a proper airway.
Nasal Breathing
Training the body to breathe through the nose 24/7 for oxygen quality.
Proper Swallowing
Correcting "Tongue Thrust" to move the tongue backward, not forward.
Why is OMT Critical?
Strengthening the tongue prevents it from collapsing into the throat, reducing snoring and Sleep Apnea symptoms.
Prevents teeth from shifting back after braces (relapse) by balancing muscle pressure.
In children, proper function guides jaws to grow wide and forward for a more aesthetic structure.
Helps relieve tension in facial muscles that lead to headaches and jaw clicking.
Signs You Need OMT
If you or your child experience any of these, an evaluation is recommended:
- Mouth breathing
- Persistent snoring
- Speech impediments (lisp)
- Tongue-tie (Ankyloglossia)
- Open bite or crowded teeth
- Restless sleep