Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Restoring the Foundation of Healthy Breathing, Sleep, and Oral Function
Many of the body's most important functions happen thousands of times each day without us ever thinking about them.
Breathing. Swallowing. Chewing. Speaking. Sleeping.
When the muscles of the face, tongue, lips, and airway are not functioning as they were designed to, these everyday activities can become less efficient and may contribute to challenges that extend far beyond the mouth.
More about Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy:
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a specialized therapy program focused on improving the function and coordination of the muscles involved in breathing, swallowing, chewing, speaking, and resting tongue posture. Through individualized exercises, education, and habit retraining, OMT helps patients develop healthier patterns that support proper airway function, oral development, sleep quality, and overall wellness. At Functional Therapy & Wellness, we view oral function as an important piece of whole-body health. Our goal is not simply to strengthen muscles, but to help restore healthy patterns that support the body's natural ability to function well. Individuals may benefit from Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy if they experience: — Mouth breathing — Poor tongue posture — Tongue thrust — Tongue-tie-related concerns — Difficulty transitioning after tongue-tie release — Snoring — Sleep-disordered breathing — Bruxism (clenching or grinding) — TMJ dysfunction — Orthodontic relapse — Difficulty chewing or swallowing — Open-mouth resting posture — Chronic congestion — Speech-related concerns — Airway-focused orthodontic treatment
Explore OMT with Us.
OMT is often used as part of a collaborative approach alongside dentists, orthodontists, airway-focused providers, lactation consultants, ENTs, and tongue-tie release providers to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Whether your goal is improved breathing, better sleep, healthier oral function, or support before and after a tongue-tie release, our focus remains the same:
Helping restore the foundational patterns that allow the body to thrive.
Because healthy breathing, healthy sleep, and healthy function often begin with the simple things we do every day.
Take the next step.