Oral habits & myofunctional therapy
Pacifiers, thumb sucking, tongue posture, mouth breathing and orofacial myofunctional disorders, from babies to adults.
How a child breathes, swallows and rests their tongue and lips can affect speech, feeding, dental development and sleep. Habits like prolonged pacifier use, thumb sucking or mouth breathing are common in young children, but they can matter if they continue.
Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) are patterns such as an open-mouth posture at rest, a low tongue position or a tongue that pushes forward when swallowing. Speech-language pathologists trained in myofunctional therapy work on these patterns, often alongside dentists, orthodontists and ENT physicians.
These articles explain the common habits, their effects and when to consult, from babies to adults.
Oral habits & myofunctional therapyBaby feeding milestones, 0 to 12 months: how your baby's mouth learns to eatOctober 15, 2026
Oral habits & myofunctional therapyChildhood Oral Habits and their EffectsJanuary 30, 2025Related services
- Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD)Assessment and therapy for how the tongue, lips and jaw rest and move during feeding, swallowing, chewing and breathing, from a baby's first feeds to adults with tongue thrust or mouth breathing, coordinated with your medical and dental team.
- Swallowing and feeding therapy for children and adultsAssessment and therapy for swallowing difficulties in adults and feeding difficulties in children, carried out with safety first and in collaboration with physicians.
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