Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Targeted therapy for tongue thrust, mouth breathing, tongue ties, and oral habits. Retraining muscle patterns creates lasting improvement in speech, eating, and facial development.

Schedule Free Consultation

What is OMT?

Orofacial myofunctional therapy addresses disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth, affecting breathing, swallowing, eating, and speech.

When the tongue rests incorrectly, pushes against teeth during swallowing, or when chronic mouth breathing occurs, it leads to dental problems, speech difficulties, and changes in facial development.

OMT retrains these patterns through targeted exercises teaching proper tongue posture, correct swallowing, and nasal breathing. This addresses root causes for lasting change.

Tongue Thrust

Forward tongue posture affecting dental alignment

Mouth Breathing

Open-mouth posture impacting development

Tongue Tie

Restricted movement, pre/post release support

Oral Habits

Thumb sucking and pacifier dependence

Signs Your Child May Benefit

Tongue pushes against or between teeth when swallowing
Open-mouth posture during the day or while sleeping
Tongue rests low in mouth or protrudes between teeth
Visible tongue tie or breastfeeding difficulties
Persistent thumb sucking beyond age 4
Messy eating, difficulty chewing, or food pocketing
Speech sounds not improving with traditional therapy
Orthodontic relapse after braces
Snoring or sleep-disordered breathing symptoms
Chronic drooling beyond expected age

How OMT Helps

Targeted exercises retrain muscle patterns. With consistent practice, new habits become automatic.

Retrain tongue resting posture for proper dental alignment

Establish healthy nasal breathing patterns

Correct swallowing patterns to eliminate tongue thrust

Prepare for tongue tie release or support recovery

Address causes of persistent articulation errors

Support orthodontic outcomes and prevent relapse

Improve eating skills and reduce messy mealtimes

Eliminate oral habits through positive reinforcement

What to Expect

Programs typically run 6 to 12 months depending on complexity.

Assessment

Evaluation of postures, swallowing, breathing, and muscle function

Custom Program

Exercises targeting your child's specific patterns

Weekly Sessions

Age-appropriate exercises with parent training

Home Practice

5-10 minutes daily with compliance tracking

Monitoring

Regular reassessment with adjustments as needed

Maintenance

Transition to ensure skills become automatic

Questions About OMT?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss whether orofacial myofunctional therapy is right for your child.

Schedule Free Consultation