Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is the treatment of disorders of the muscles of the face and mouth, such as non-nutritive sucking, improper swallowing habits and incorrect postures and function of the muscles of the tongue, lips, jaw and face.

What is Orofacial Myofuntioal Therapy (OMT)

  • Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a specialized therapy focused on improving the function and coordination of oral and facial muscles.

  • It addresses improper oral habits that can affect speech, chewing, swallowing, and breathing.

Common Myofunctional Disorders

  • Tongue Thrust (incorrect tongue positioning during swallowing)

  • Mouth Breathing

  • Speech Disorders

  • Orofacial Pain and TMJ Dysfunction

  • Malocclusion (misaligned teeth)

  • Sleep-Disordered Breathing (e.g., sleep apnea)

Benefits of OMT

  • Improved nasal breathing

  • Better speech clarity

  • Enhanced facial symmetry

  • Reduction in TMJ pain and headaches

  • Supports orthodontic treatments

  • Improved sleep quality and reduced risk of sleep apnea

Whats involed in an OMT appointment?

In the Initial appointment you will be assessed on all aspects of airways. Tongue, Lip and mouth strength, chewing, swollowing and posture.

This appaointment may be around 90 minutes long and from this I will come up with an individual rehab plan and possibly may need to refer on for specialised treatments with an ENT specialist, sleep specialist, functional dentist or orthodontist.

The return appointment will be around 45 mins long. This is where the practioner will take you through your exercises and rehab plan.

Prices are:

Initial appointment: $230

Return appointment: $120