Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Supporting Healthy Breathing, Feeding, Speech, and Facial Development
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a specialized therapy that focuses on the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue. These muscles play a critical role in breathing, feeding, swallowing, speech, sleep quality, and facial growth—from infancy through adulthood.
At The Abeille Feeding Clinic, our myofunctional therapy services go beyond exercises alone. We take a whole-body, root-cause approach, addressing how oral function connects to airway health, posture, feeding patterns, and overall development.
What Is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is a program of targeted exercises and functional retraining designed to:
OMT is often used alongside feeding therapy, speech therapy, bodywork, and dental or orthodontic care to create lasting, functional change.
- Improve tongue posture and mobility
- Normalize chewing and swallowing patterns
- Support nasal breathing
- Promote proper oral rest posture
- Encourage optimal facial and jaw development
OMT is often used alongside feeding therapy, speech therapy, bodywork, and dental or orthodontic care to create lasting, functional change.
Signs Myofunctional Therapy May Be Helpful
In Infants & Young Children
In Older Children & Teens
In Adults
- Mouth breathing or open-mouth posture
- Difficulty breastfeeding or bottle feeding
- Tongue thrust or poor tongue coordination
- Delayed chewing or trouble transitioning to solids
- Gagging, choking, or messy eating
- Recurrent congestion or reflux-like symptoms
In Older Children & Teens
- Speech articulation concerns
- Chronic mouth breathing or snoring
- Crowded teeth or narrow palate
- Thumb sucking or prolonged pacifier use
- Picky eating or chewing fatigue
- Sleep disturbances
In Adults
- Jaw tension, clenching, or TMJ discomfort
- Headaches or neck pain
- Sleep-disordered breathing
- Tongue thrust or swallowing concerns
- Relapse after orthodontic treatment
Our Whole-Body Approach to Myofunctional Therapy
At The Abeille Feeding Clinic, we don’t isolate the mouth from the rest of the body. Our therapists look at how oral function integrates with posture, breathing, feeding, and nervous system regulation.
Your myofunctional therapy plan may include:
This integrative approach helps create sustainable changes, not just short-term improvements.
Your myofunctional therapy plan may include:
- Individualized oral motor and functional exercises
- Breathing and airway support strategies
- Feeding and chewing skill development
- Integration of Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and Craniofacial Therapy (CFT) when appropriate
- Collaboration with lactation consultants, feeding therapists, and pediatric therapists
This integrative approach helps create sustainable changes, not just short-term improvements.
Collaborative Care With Dental & Medical Providers
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy works best as part of a team. We frequently collaborate with:
Whether therapy is used before, during, or after orthodontic treatment, OMT can help support proper oral function and reduce the risk of relapse.
- Pediatric dentists and general dentists
- Orthodontists
- ENTs
- Sleep providers
- Speech-language pathologists
Whether therapy is used before, during, or after orthodontic treatment, OMT can help support proper oral function and reduce the risk of relapse.
Still Have Questions?
What to Expect From Therapy
Myofunctional therapy typically begins with a comprehensive evaluation, followed by a customized plan tailored to your or your child’s needs. Therapy focuses on consistency, functional carryover, and real-life application—not perfection.
Sessions are supportive, educational, and designed to fit into daily routines.
Sessions are supportive, educational, and designed to fit into daily routines.
Why Families Choose The Abeille Feeding Clinic
- Specialized training in infant, child, and adult feeding and oral function
- A whole-body, neuro-integrative approach
- Experience supporting complex feeding and airway concerns
- Collaboration across disciplines under one roof
- Care that meets families where they are.
Schedule an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Evaluation
If you’re concerned about breathing, feeding, oral function, or facial development, we’re here to help. Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy can be a powerful step toward improved function, comfort, and long-term health.
Schedule an evaluation today to learn if myofunctional therapy is right for you or your child.
Schedule an evaluation today to learn if myofunctional therapy is right for you or your child.