About Myofunctional Therapy
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
An interdisciplinary practice that works to strengthen the muscles of the lips, tongue, cheeks, and face. It focuses on their related functions as well, such as breathing, sucking, chewing, swallowing, and some aspects of speech. Therapy focuses on re-educating the patient to normalize the development of craniofacial structures and function.
Myofunctional therapy can aid those struggling with different levels of dysfunctions. When working to improve the function of breathing, sucking, chewing, and swallowing, strengthening the related muscles can make an esthetic difference in relation to one’s face.
Myofunctional therapy can stand alone, but often works in tandem with other providers such as dentists, doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapist, nutritionists, nurses, and psychologists.
Although, the field of myofunctional therapy has been around for over 100 years, it is becoming the standard of care to address the root cause of myofunctional disorders and the importance of airway.
About Affinity Myo, LLC
Making Pediatric Myofunctional Therapy Fun and Successful
At Affinity Myo, we believe that children learn best when therapy feels engaging, positive, and rewarding. That's why every pediatric myofunctional therapy program includes access to our special Treasure Chest Reward System. As children practice healthy oral habits, improve tongue posture, develop nasal breathing skills, and complete their therapy goals, they earn opportunities to choose a prize from the treasure chest. This positive reinforcement helps build confidence, encourages consistency with daily exercises, and makes each therapy session something children look forward to. By creating a fun and supportive environment, we help children stay motivated while developing the lifelong breathing, swallowing, and oral function habits that support healthy growth and airway development. Positive rewards are widely recognized as an effective way to encourage healthy habit formation and treatment compliance in children.