Oral Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a gentle, practical approach that helps retrain the muscles of the face, lips, tongue, and jaw so they work the way they’re meant to—supporting comfortable breathing, effective swallowing, clearer speech patterns, and more restful sleep.
Many people are surprised to learn how much everyday habits and muscle patterns can affect the way we breathe, eat, grow, and feel. Our goal is simple: help you or your child build healthy patterns that last—one step at a time, with plenty of encouragement along the way.
We see kids and adults who may be dealing with:
• Mouth breathing or open-mouth posture
• Low tongue resting posture
• Tongue thrust
• Snoring or restless sleep concerns (as part of a collaborative care team)
• Orthodontic relapse concerns or support during braces/aligners
• Tension in the jaw/face related to function
Your first visit is a thorough, welcoming assessment. We look at breathing patterns, oral rest posture, tongue mobility, swallow function, facial muscle balance, and habits—along with health history and goals. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what we’re seeing and a personalized plan tailored to you or your child.
Therapy is one-on-one and customized. Sessions include:
• Targeted exercises to build strength, coordination, and endurance
• Step-by-step coaching for nasal breathing and healthy oral rest posture
• Practical strategies that fit real life (school, work, sports, busy schedules)
• Home practice that’s simple, doable, and clearly explained
Therapy follows the MFTsTArs program and is supported by visual feedback via ultrasound tongue imaging.
We focus on progress you can feel and see—improving habits and function in daily life, not just in the therapy room.
Healthy muscle function plays a big role in long-term results of orthodontic treatment. Oral myofunctional therapy can support orthodontic therapy with braces or aligners by helping create balanced tongue and lip posture and an efficient swallow—so orthodontic results are more likely to hold.
We don’t diagnose sleep disorders, but we often work with families and adults who have concerns like mouth breathing, snoring, or restless sleep. When appropriate, we coordinate with your medical team so your therapy plan supports airway-friendly habits and function.
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