02/19/2026
Myofunctional therapy helps children (typically ages 4+) by using fun, tailored exercises to correct improper muscle habits in the mouth, tongue, and face. It improves/eliminates issues like chronic mouth breathing, tongue thrust, and improper swallowing, which in turn supports better dental alignment, improved sleep quality, reduced snoring, enhanced speech clarity, and optimal facial growth.
🔑 Key ways this therapy helps children include:
💤Improved Breathing and Sleep: Retrains the tongue to rest on the roof of the mouth and promotes nasal breathing, which reduces snoring, mouth breathing, and improves sleep quality.
🦷Optimal Oral Development: Helps correct jaw growth and tooth alignment by correcting resting posture, potentially reducing the need for or supporting future orthodontic treatment.
👅Correcting Tongue Thrust: Addresses tongue thrust (protrusion between teeth), ensuring proper swallowing and reducing strain on teeth.
👄Enhanced Speech and Function: Strengthens tongue and lip muscles, which can improve articulation, speech clarity, and chewing/swallowing abilities.
👍🏼Eliminating Habits: Helps break habits like thumb sucking, which can contribute to malocclusions.
👩⚕️It is recommended to seek evaluation from a certified professional, such as an orofacial myofunctional therapist if any of these signs are present.
