Frequently Asked Questions

Orofacial myofunctional therapy is a specialized facial muscle training program, used to encourage proper airway and facial development, correct functional oral disorders, improve muscle imbalances, and develop proper nasal breathing.

Your myofunctional therapist will complete a thorough examination of all your orofacial structures, as well as your posture and habits. With this information, your therapist develops a customized treatment plan of exercises to improve your muscle tone, strength, and function.

Every client comes to me with unique strengths and challenges, so treatment time varies from person to person. But you can expect to spend between 12-24 sessions with me over the span of 6-12 months. 

Myofunctional therapy is only for people ages 4 and above. However, airway screening and early intervention/detection is appropriate for any age. 

An orofacial myofunctional therapist is a licensed healthcare professional who has completed extensive additional training in the orofacial and stomatognathic systems of the body. Although not limited to, but included, are usually dental hygienists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dentists, and medical doctors.

No. Myofunctional therapy cannot "cure" any disease, and this is not its goal. However, by improving your orofacial tone, strength, and breathing, myofunctional therapy can contribute to an improvement in many conditions that are caused by orofacial disfunction. 

If you are not likely to benefit from myofuntional therapy, don't worry, I got you! I work with a large network of providers to be able to get you the care you need.