Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional Therapy is a specialized approach that focuses on the muscles of the mouth, face, and throat. These muscles play an important role in breathing, chewing, swallowing, speaking, and even how your face grows and develops. When these muscles aren’t working together properly, it can lead to issues like mouth breathing, snoring, speech challenges, orthodontic relapse, and more.
At The Speech Boutique, our trained myofunctional therapists work with children, teens, and adults to help retrain these muscles through targeted exercises that promote proper oral function.
Common Reasons for Myofunctional Therapy
Mouth breathing or open-mouth posture
Tongue thrust or improper swallowing patterns
Orthodontic concerns, including relapse after braces
Speech difficulties, such as lisps
Snoring or sleep-disordered breathing
Tongue tie or restricted oral tissues
What to Expect
Our myofunctional therapy sessions are designed to be engaging, educational, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. We’ll start with a thorough evaluation to understand your specific goals and challenges. From there, we’ll develop a personalized therapy plan that may include:
Strengthening and coordinating the muscles of the tongue, lips, and cheeks
Improving nasal breathing
Supporting proper swallowing and resting posture
Collaborating with other professionals, such as airway dentists/orthodontists, ENTs, allergists, and bodywork professionals
Why It Matters
Proper oral function impacts so much more than you might think — from speech clarity and dental health to better sleep and overall wellness. By addressing the root causes of these issues, myofunctional therapy helps set the foundation for lasting improvements in health and quality of life.
Ready to Learn More?
If you or your child might benefit from myofunctional therapy, we invite you to contact us to schedule a consultation. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way.