Myofunctional therapy is a program of exercises and techniques that retrain the muscles of the mouth, tongue, and face to function properly. It helps correct breathing, swallowing, and oral posture habits that can affect speech, sleep, and overall health.

People of all ages can benefit — from children who have difficulty breathing through their nose, to teens and adults with tongue-tie, mouth breathing, speech issues, or sleep-disordered breathing (like snoring or sleep apnea).

Myofunctional therapy can support treatment for:

• Mouth breathing

• Tongue thrust

• Thumb or finger sucking habits

• Open bites or orthodontic relapse

• Snoring and mild sleep apnea

• TMJ discomfort or jaw pain

• Speech difficulties related to tongue placement

Therapy sessions involve a series of custom exercises designed to strengthen and coordinate the tongue, lips, and facial muscles. Over time, these exercises help create healthier oral habits — such as keeping the lips closed, tongue on the roof of the mouth, and breathing through the nose.

Your first appointment includes a detailed evaluation of your oral and facial muscles, breathing patterns, and tongue function. From there, a personalized therapy plan will be created to address your unique goals.

The average treatment program lasts between 6–12 months, depending on your specific needs and consistency with exercises. Many clients start noticing improvements within a few weeks.

Not at all. The exercises are gentle and focus on awareness and coordination. Most people find the sessions easy to follow and even fun!

A referral isn’t required to schedule an evaluation, though many clients are referred by orthodontists, dentists, speech-language pathologists, or sleep specialists.

Yes! Myo Geaux offers both in-person and virtual therapy options to accommodate your schedule and location.

Simply contact us through the website or call to schedule your initial consultation. We’ll guide you through every step of the process.