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!

Common symptoms 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

Root Cause Approach

Our approach to myofunctional therapy focuses on addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms. By identifying the underlying muscle patterns, tongue posture, and breathing habits that contribute to your concerns, we create a personalized plan that helps your body restore its primitive functions, such as proper nasal breathing, tongue posture, and swallowing. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to make sustainable improvements, using targeted and minimally invasive techniques. While we often collaborate with other specialists, our focus is on helping you achieve lasting oral and overall health by treating the source of the problem rather than simply managing symptoms.