Orofacial Myotherapy (Face & Function Therapy)

Correcting Habits, Building Healthy Faces

At Smile Specialists Dental Clinic, we offer advanced Orofacial Myotherapy: a scientifically proven therapy designed to correct improper muscle functions of the face, tongue, lips and breathing. This therapy plays a crucial role in jaw development orthodontic stability, breathing health and overall facial growth.

Our program focuses on correcting habits like mouth breathing, tongue thrusting and improper swallowing, while training the orofacial muscles to function in harmony. With regular guidance and personalized exercises orofacial Myotherapy improves both function and facial aesthetics, supporting long-term oral health.

Benefits of Orofacial Myotherapy

  • Promotes healthy jaw growth in children
  • Improves orthodontic treatment stability (reduces relapse)
  • Enhances breathing patterns and airway health
  • Corrects oral habits like thumb sucking, tongue thrust and mouth breathing
  • Supports better speech and chewing efficiency
  • Improves facial balance and appearance naturally

Our Face & Function Therapy Programs

Tongue Training

Exercises to strengthen the tongue, eliminate tongue thrusting and improve swallowing patterns for better speech and jaw alignment.

Lip Exercises

Customized routines to improve lip seal, strength and tone: helping correct mouth breathing and drooling issues.

Correct Tongue Posture Guidance

Training to rest the tongue in the correct position against the palate, promoting proper jaw growth and airway health.

Breathing Retraining

Therapies to shift from mouth breathing to nasal breathing, improving oxygen intake, sleep quality and facial development.

Habit Correction

Guidance and therapy for breaking habits like mouth breathing, thumb sucking and incorrect swallowing, ensuring healthy oral function.

Orofacial Muscle Therapy After Orthodontics

After Orthodontics Post-braces aligner therapy to stabilize results, ensuring teeth stay in place and muscles adapt to the new bite.

Why Choose Smile Specialists for Orofacial Myotherapy?

“Healthy habits, the best results.”

Expertise in dentofacial orthopedics and orthodontics

Multidisciplinary approach (dentists, pediatric specialists, ENT & breathing experts)

Use of digital scans and growth monitoring

Personalized therapy plans with in-clinic & at-home exercises

Child-friendly and supportive environment

Healthier Smile
500 +
patients trained in tongue & lip exercises
100 +
kids corrected with better breathing & swallowing
50 +

FAQs About Orofacial Myotherapy

What is Orofacial Myotherapy?

It’s a therapy that corrects improper muscle function of the face, lips, tongue and breathing patterns.

Children with mouth breathing, tongue thrust or incorrect swallowing and adults after orthodontics.

Yes, it stabilizes orthodontic results by retraining muscles to support the new bite.

By encouraging nasal breathing and correcting tongue posture, it enhances airway function.

Yes, since tongue and lip positioning influence speech clarity.

No, it’s based on gentle exercises and guidance—completely non-invasive.

Depends on the patient—usually 6–12 months with regular practice.

In some cases, yes—early intervention helps guide proper jaw growth and reduce orthodontic problems.

Is Orofacial Myotherapy only for kids?

No, adults also benefit, especially after orthodontics or for breathing and TMJ issues.

Yes, it supports better airway health and reduces symptoms in some patients.

Yes, consistency is key for long-term success.

Yes, by correcting posture and breathing, it promotes balanced facial development.

Mostly no—exercises are simple, though sometimes appliances may be recommended.

No, it complements orthodontics, ensuring lasting results.

We combine orthodontic expertise with orofacial myofunctional therapy for holistic care.

Conclusion

Orofacial Myotherapy at Smile Specialists is more than just muscle training: it’s about restoring the natural balance of face and function. By addressing the root cause of orofacial issues, we help patients achieve better smiles, healthier breathing and improved overall well-being.

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