Myofunctional Therapy for Adults
It's never too late to improve your oral function. Expert orofacial myofunctional therapy for adults, available in Dallas, TX and online nationwide.
Adult Myofunctional Disorders Are Common
Many adults live with orofacial myofunctional disorders without realizing it. Tongue thrust, mouth breathing, and incorrect swallowing patterns often develop in childhood and persist into adulthood, contributing to dental problems, jaw pain, poor sleep, and other health concerns.
As a Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM), Laura Friedman provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment to identify and correct these patterns. With consistent therapy and daily home exercises, adults can achieve lasting changes in tongue posture, swallowing, and breathing.
Conditions We Treat
Tongue Thrust
Persistent forward tongue posture and swallowing patterns that may contribute to dental relapse, speech errors, or TMJ discomfort.
Mouth Breathing
Chronic mouth breathing affecting sleep quality, energy levels, dental health, and overall well-being.
TMJ & Jaw Pain
Orofacial myofunctional disorders can contribute to TMJ dysfunction. Myofunctional therapy may help reduce jaw tension, clicking, and pain.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Myofunctional therapy exercises may help improve mild to moderate sleep apnea symptoms by strengthening the airway muscles and promoting nasal breathing.
Tongue Tie (Pre/Post Frenectomy)
Myofunctional therapy before and after tongue tie release helps prepare the muscles and establish healthy patterns for optimal outcomes.
Orthodontic Support
Address the muscle patterns that contribute to dental relapse after orthodontic treatment — keeping teeth in alignment long-term.
What Treatment Looks Like
Adult myofunctional therapy is an exercise-based program. After a comprehensive evaluation, we create a customized plan targeting your specific concerns. Treatment typically involves:
- Weekly therapy sessions (in-person or online) for 3–6 months
- Daily home exercises (5–10 minutes) to retrain muscle patterns
- Tongue posture training — learning to rest the tongue on the palate
- Swallowing retraining — correcting tongue thrust patterns
- Nasal breathing exercises and habit establishment
- Lip seal and oral muscle strengthening
- Progress tracking with regular reassessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in Adult Myofunctional Therapy?
Schedule a free consultation with a Qualified Orofacial Myologist to discuss your concerns.