Anyone who:

-Snores
-Mouth breathes, day or night
-Often has an open mouth posture
-Has been diagnosed with sleep issues
-Has jaw/TMJ pain
-Has a tongue-tie
-Clenches and grinds their teeth
-Has large tonsils and adenoids, or has had them removed
-Has allergies or asthma

But you don’t need to have all of these problems to be a candidate for myofunctional therapy. Simply having one is a good reason to reach out to us today.

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It isn’t uncommon for someone with an orofacial impairment to be unaware that the symptoms they experience on a daily basis aren’t normal and can often be relieved permanently or controlled so they can lead a more healthy lifestyle. Thankfully, more and more professional studies are being conducted in recent years revealing the great value of myofunctional therapy.

Sleep disordered breathing and sleep apnea can make it physically impossible to achieve proper rest, even if you’re in bed for eight hours every night. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type, is especially often underdiagnosed. Using myofunctional therapy to realign the jaw while at rest can immediately improve how well you sleep and stop related symptoms, like snoring. When you begin to get proper sleep, you’re going to see positive impacts everywhere in your life, including your mood, performance at work, and overall energy levels.

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Myofunctional therapy can help you eliminate tongue thrusting.

Tongue thrusting is the motion of pushing your tongue forward, against the back of the teeth or between the top and bottom teeth, when swallowing, speaking or relaxing.

This habit is considered an orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD), or a “deficit that includes orofacial and oral muscles and can interfere with structural growth, function, or development”.

When a person applies persistent pressure to the teeth when swallowing or speaking, this can push the teeth out of their current alignment. If tongue thrusting continues, it can have a severe impact on the development of the permanent teeth, as well as the alignment of the jaw bones, and facial appearance.

The tongue thrusting habit may be a conscious or subconscious habit. Most people with this problem do not even realize they’re pushing their tongue against their teeth regularly.

If you are diagnosed with OMD or are experiencing any of these symptoms we've talked about, we can create an individualized program to help you retrain your facial muscle function to normalize proper posture for your tongue and lips at rest... Establish nasal breathing patterns... Eliminate unbeneficial habits.

Through myofunctional therapy, you will experience increased awareness of your mouth, facial muscles, and jaw function. We will provide you with exercises to complete in the comfort of your own home, focusing on proper swallowing, breathing, and resting patterns. As you practice these positions and movements, you will experience improved muscle strength and reduced jaw pain.

Myofunctional therapy will improve symptoms of an OMD. You will be able to speak more clearly, eat more efficiently, and sleep more soundly. You may also experience positive cosmetic changes in your smile and facial structure. Vanessa is ready to sit down with you and discuss the best treatment options for you.

Most patients are seen for about 12 sessions that happen every other week. During each session Vanessa will check in with your progress and teach you the next exercises for the upcoming weeks as you progress toward your goals.

We understand the fear of biting off more than you can chew. To get the most out of our therapy, the exercises only take about 5 minutes, twice a day. You will meet with Vanessa about every two weeks (for 30-45 min). Most clients complete their entire course of therapy in about six months.

No worries... many of our patients choose virtual sessions because of the freedom and flexibility virtual appointments provide.