About Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Disorders

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Disorders (OMDs) are disorders of the mouth, lips, jaw, and face that impede the normal growth process and development of the mouth, teeth, and facial structures. All of the muscles in our face and mouth serve a purpose. They allow us to eat, speak, smile, kiss and even breathe! Proper breathing is a necessary skill that we are passionate about. It allows us to have ideal growth and function, wide sinuses, which lead us to feeling our best!

Transforming your health through breathing

Myofunctional Disorders can start before birth and can impact your life more and more as you age. The earlier the intervention, the more effective the treatment.

Common symptoms can include:

  • Facial asymmetry

  • Breathing through the mouth, day or night

  • Deviated septum

  • Cheek biting

  • Low tongue posture

  • Tight facial muscles

  • Scalloped tongue

  • Dental attrition

  • Tooth erosion

  • Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ/TMD)

  • Has had speech therapy for many years with little progress

  • Gagging

  • Coughing

  • Difficulty swallowing

  • Sleep Apnea

  • Snoring

  • Daytime fatigue

  • Headaches/migraines

  • Stress

  • Overbite or underbite

  • Limited Tongue Movement

  • Snoring

  • Tooth grinding

  • Difficulty staying asleep

  • Difficulties with clear speech

  • Strong gag response

  • Thumb or finger sucking

  • Prolonged pacifier or bottle use

  • Tongue thrust

  • Forward head posture

  • Open mouth posture

  • Malocclusion

  • Dental crowding

  • Persistent gingivitis

  • Tooth decay

  • High narrow palate

  • Narrow Face

  • Anxiety

  • Orthodontic relapse

  • Open bite

A modern approach

We understand how busy you are and we do our best to take a modern, "less is more" approach to myofunctional therapy, focusing on the most efficient and least invasive treatments to achieve lasting results. While we often collaborate with many other specialists, we prioritize natural healing and gradual, sustainable improvement. Our goal is to address the root causes of your concerns with targeted, personalized treatments that help your body function more effectively on its own. By emphasizing precision and simplicity, we empower you to achieve long-term oral and overall health without overburdening your system. This holistic approach leads to better outcomes with fewer risks, ensuring a path to recovery that’s as effective as it is gentle.