Oral-Facial Advantage

08/14/2026

Have your teeth shifted after braces or Invisalign? Your tongue may be part of the reason.

Tongue thrust is a muscle pattern where the tongue presses forward against or between the teeth during swallowing, speaking or at rest. Over hundreds of swallows each day, that repeated pressure can contribute to:

• Orthodontic relapse
• An open bite or spacing
• A lisp or unclear speech
• Jaw fatigue
• An open-mouth resting posture

Braces move the teeth—but they do not retrain the swallowing pattern behind them.

Our newest article explains the causes, signs and treatment of tongue thrust in adults:

https://oralfacialadvantage.ca/blogs/news/tongue-thrust-in-adults-causes-symptoms-treatment

05/31/2026

Your journey to better tongue function starts before and continues after the release.

Orofacial Myofunctional therapy helps you prepare your muscles, recover smoothly, and keep your results for the long term.

Visit www.thebreatheinstitute.com for more information!

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

A functional frenuloplasty is more than a simple tissue release.

At The Breathe Institute, our approach combines precise release and sutured reconstruction with orofacial myofunctional therapy before and after treatment to help restore mobility and support optimal function.

We also recognize that every patient is unique, which is why we may recommend additional supportive therapies and bodywork modalities based on individual needs.

Restricted tongue mobility can impact breathing, sleep, feeding, speech, oral function, and overall quality of life. If you suspect a tongue restriction may be present, visit www.thebreatheinstitute.com to learn more and explore available resources.