Myofunctional Therapy for Airway Health & Development

We focus on your child’s overall facial development, airway function, and long-term wellness. A key part of this comprehensive approach is myofunctional therapy—a gentle, exercise-based therapy that helps children breathe, sleep, eat, and grow better.

What Is Myofunctional Therapy?

Myofunctional therapy is a series of customized exercises that train the muscles of the face, tongue, lips, and throat to function properly. These exercises improve:

Tongue posture (resting on the palate)
Nasal breathing
Proper swallowing
Balanced facial muscle tone

Healthy oral muscle function is essential for proper jaw development, aligned teeth, and most importantly—a healthy airway.

Myofunctional Therapy Before & After a Tongue-Tie Release

A tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a tight or restricted lingual frenum that can prevent the tongue from moving properly. This can lead to:

Difficulty breastfeeding
Speech issues
Mouth breathing
Snoring or sleep-disordered breathing

We offer gentle laser frenectomy to release these restrictions—but that’s just part of the solution.

Before the Procedure

Pre-frenectomy myofunctional therapy helps:

Prepare the tongue muscles for improved range of motion
Retrain poor oral habits
Decrease post-op complications
Ensure the tongue is ready to assume a proper resting position

After the Procedure

Post-frenectomy therapy:

Reinforces healthy muscle patterns
Prevents reattachment of the tissue
Encourages proper healing
Supports long-term airway and orofacial development

We believe in a team-based approach, combining laser treatment with therapeutic support for optimal results.