Oral Motor & Myofunctional Therapy
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Mouth Breathing: Our clinic offers a specialized program to help retrain facial muscles for proper breathing, chewing, and swallowing. This program includes orofacial exercises, the use of props, relaxation and stimulation massages, and comprehensive physical exercises to improve overall posture.
Tongue Tie: We provide pre-surgery consultations and preparation as well as post-surgery rehabilitation programs tailored to meet individual needs.
Did You Know...
- Mouth breathing can cause a 20% drop in blood oxygen saturation, potentially leading to increased intracranial pressure.
- During mouth breathing, the body does not receive nitric oxide (NO)—an essential component for health.
- Mouth breathing can result in palatal deformities, negatively impacting dental health, sleep quality, emotional well-being, and cognitive function.
- Children who breathe through their mouths tend to experience illness more frequently than those who breathe nasally.
- Myofunctional therapy is most effective until the age of 5. After, it may require an orthodontic intervention.
