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Myofunctional therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on improving the function of the muscles of the face, tongue, lips, and throat. These muscles are essential for breathing, chewing, swallowing, and maintaining proper oral posture at rest.

The goal of myofunctional therapy is to help establish and reinforce healthy patterns such as nasal breathing, proper tongue resting position on the palate, lip seal, and efficient swallowing. When these functions are working as they should, they can support better oral health, airway function, and overall daily comfort.

Therapy is typically made up of simple, guided exercises and habit awareness techniques that are tailored to each individual. It is a gradual, training-based approach—similar to physical therapy—that helps retrain muscle patterns over time.

Myofunctional therapy may benefit children and adults who experience:

• Mouth breathing (day or night)

• Difficulty keeping lips closed at rest

• Tongue thrust (where the tongue pushes against or between the teeth) or improper swallowing patterns

• Anterior open bite or overjet

• Chronic dry mouth or dry lips

• Frequent cavities or gum concerns

• Snoring or restless sleep

• Jaw tension or poor oral posture

• Ongoing orthodontic relapse or crowding concerns

• Tongue-tie related functional concerns

• Pre- or post frenectomy support

• Feeling like breathing is inefficient or habitually shallow

The focus is on building better foundational habits that support long-term oral function, breathing efficiency, and overall wellness.

Buteyko breathing is a method of functional breathing retraining that focuses on improving breathing efficiency and reducing over-breathing. It teaches simple techniques that encourage nasal breathing, calmer breathing patterns, and better use of the breath during rest, sleep, and activity.

The goal of Buteyko breathwork is not to “take more air,” but to help the body breathe in a way that better supports oxygen delivery, nervous system balance, and overall functional breathing habits.

People who may benefit from Buteyko breathing include those who experience:

• Mouth breathing or habitual over-breathing

• Stress or anxiety-related breathing patterns

• Sleep issues such as snoring or disrupted sleep

• Exercise-induced breathlessness

• Difficulty breathing through the nose comfortably

• A feeling of “not getting a full breath” or chronic sighing

Training is gentle and practical, often involving simple breathing exercises and awareness techniques that can be used throughout the day to help build more efficient breathing habits over time.

Mini Myo is a simplified, age-appropriate version of myofunctional therapy designed specifically for children. It focuses on building healthy oral habits and foundational breathing patterns in a fun, supportive, and easy-to-follow way.

The goal of Mini Myo is to help children develop proper tongue posture, lip seal, nasal breathing, and healthy swallowing patterns early on, which can support overall oral development and function as they grow.

Because it is designed for younger clients, Mini Myo sessions are typically shorter and more focused than traditional myofunctional therapy. This helps keep children engaged while still reinforcing simple, effective habits they can practice at home.

Mini Myo may benefit children who:

• Frequently breathe through their mouth

• Experience frequent cavities

• Dry lips and mouth

• Have tongue thrust or oral habits (thumb sucking, etc.)

• Struggle with nasal breathing

• Have concerns with oral posture or development

• Show signs of disrupted sleep or snoring

The approach is gentle, encouraging, and designed to support healthy development through small, consistent changes over time.