Myofunctional Therapy is a specialized program of exercises that retrain the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face to function properly. It focuses on improving breathing, chewing, swallowing, and resting posture of the tongue.

Airway-related concerns can affect breathing, sleep quality, oral development, and overall well-being. Myofunctional therpay may help address contributing oral muscle dysfunction and habits associated with mouth breathing, snoring, and sleep--disordered breathing as a part of a collaborative care approach.

Nasal breathing helps filter, warm, and humidify the air we breathe while supporting healthy oral resting posture. Persistent mouth breathing may be associated with changes. in oral function and sleep quality, making it important to identify and address the underlying cause.