{"id":55,"date":"2023-10-13T16:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T16:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avantdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2026-02-28T02:22:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:22:41","slug":"what-is-myofunctional-therapy-do-you-need-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avantdentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/what-is-myofunctional-therapy-do-you-need-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Myofunctional Therapy? Do You Need It?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The way your oral structures function can have a big impact on your quality of life. Activities like breathing, speaking, and chewing can all be negatively affected if your mouth and nearby muscles are not working properly. To help with such issues, your dentist<\/a> might recommend that you start myofunctional therapy. What exactly is myofunctional therapy, and how can you tell if you need it? This blog post offers some helpful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

An Introduction to Myofunctional Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Myofunctional therapy is commonly known by a few different names. It may be called orofacial myofunctional therapy or orofacial myology. However you refer to it, the basic concept behind it remains the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, myofunctional therapy is physical therapy for the mouth, head, and neck. It involves the use of targeted exercises that promote proper breathing, a healthy resting tongue positioning, effective swallowing, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most patients require a course of therapy that lasts for four or so months. If they diligently comply with their treatment program, they tend to enjoy lifelong benefits from their treatment. For example, they may sleep better, enjoy a lower risk of dental health problems, and find it easier to speak and eat with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Needs Myofunctional Therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Myofunctional therapy can be beneficial for patients of virtually any age who have a myofunctional disorder (a problem with the way the oral muscles work). You might need this treatment if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n