How Can Myofunctional Therapy Improve Breathing and Sleep?
Myofunctional therapy at Adelaide Cosmetic Dentistry helps both children and adults retrain the muscles of the face, tongue and mouth for healthier breathing, speaking, and sleeping. Whether it’s snoring, mouth breathing, or orthodontic relapse — this gentle, exercise-based treatment can help restore natural function and balance.
What Is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy is a series of guided exercises designed to correct improper muscle habits involving the tongue, lips, jaw and facial muscles.
These habits often develop in childhood and can affect breathing, swallowing, speech, and even the way teeth grow and align.
By retraining these muscles, patients can improve nasal breathing, posture, and sleep quality — all without surgery or medication.
Who Can Benefit?
Myofunctional therapy can help people of all ages who experience:
Mouth breathing during the day or night
Snoring or mild sleep apnoea
Speech difficulties or tongue-tie–related issues
Orthodontic relapse or crowded teeth
Poor oral posture or habitual open-mouth resting
Why Choose This Treatment?
Patients choose myofunctional therapy because it offers:
- A natural, non-invasive solution
- Long-term improvement in breathing and sleep
- Better tongue and jaw positioning
- Enhanced outcomes for orthodontic or airway treatments
- Support for children’s facial and dental development
How Treatment Works
1. Assessment
We evaluate your breathing, swallowing, and oral posture to identify underlying habits.
2. Tailored Program
A tailored plan of exercises is created to suit your age, needs, and goals.
3. Guided Therapy
You’ll attend in-clinic or virtual sessions to learn proper muscle activation and breathing techniques.
4. Progress Review
We track your progress and make adjustments to ensure lasting results and improved comfort.
Why Choose Adelaide Cosmetic Dentistry?
Experienced team trained in airway and oral-function therapy
Collaborative approach with dentists, orthodontists, and sleep specialists
Comfortable, family-friendly clinic in Unley
Proven results in improving sleep, function, and long-term oral health
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a series of simple daily exercises for the tongue, lips, and jaw designed to correct oral muscle habits and improve breathing, swallowing, and sleep.
Yes. Children respond very well because their muscle habits are still developing, making early intervention especially effective.
Absolutely. Adults often see improvements in snoring, jaw tension, and overall sleep quality through consistent therapy.
Programs typically run for 8–12 weeks, depending on your needs and commitment to the exercises.
No referral is required. You can book a consultation directly with our Adelaide Cosmetic Dentistry team.
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