Myofunctional therapy, what is it?

it’s like physical therapy, FOR YOUR face.

Orofacial: Mouth and Face

Myofunctional: Muscle Function

Myofunctional Therapy is a therapeutic approach designed to restore healthy movement and coordination of the muscles in the face, mouth, and throat. Through a series of targeted, personalized exercises, it helps retrain these muscles to function properly supporting better breathing, chewing, swallowing, and overall oral posture.

OMT works by addressing the root causes of dysfunction, such as low tongue posture, mouth breathing, and unbalanced muscle use. It can play a key role in managing conditions like sleep-disordered breathing, tongue thrust, TMJ discomfort, teeth grinding, and relapse after orthodontic treatment.

Safe, non-invasive, and effective for both children and adults, OMT empowers individuals to build healthier habits that can lead to lasting improvements in oral function, sleep, and overall well-being.

TReats a variety of disorders including:

  • Tongue tie (ankyloglossia)

  • Tongue thrust

  • Low tongue posture / open-mouth posture

  • Mouth breathing

  • Teeth grinding (bruxism) and jaw clenching

  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain or dysfunction

  • Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea

  • Anterior open bite and orthodontic relapse

  • Speech articulation issues

  • Chronic headaches or neck tension

  • GERD (acid reflux)

  • Digestive issues like chronic bloating or gas

  • Habits such as thumb sucking, nail biting, or lip chewing

  • Chronic fatigue or waking up feeling unrefreshed

  • Anxiety related to poor breathing patterns

  • Poor facial muscle tone or asymmetry

  • Difficulty with proper chewing or swallowing (oropharyngeal dysphagia)

Siesta Myo offers residents of Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas online teletherapy or in-person Consultations, Comprehensive Exams and Treatment Programs.