Myofunctional Therapy: A Natural Approach to Oral Muscle Health
Breathing through your nose, restful sleep, and easy swallowing depend on balanced and well-functioning muscles in your mouth and face. Myofunctional therapy helps retrain the tongue, lips, and facial muscles to restore proper function.
This approach supports easier breathing, improved sleep quality, and enhanced overall oral health. Floss Bosses provides customized myofunctional therapy programs designed around your individual needs.
Whether managing chronic mouth breathing, supporting tongue-tie treatment, or promoting healthy facial development, our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Begin your journey to better breathing, deeper sleep, and stronger oral function by booking your personalized myofunctional therapy appointment today!
Book AppointmentWhat Is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy, also known as orofacial myology therapy, is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles of the mouth, tongue, lips, and face. It helps correct muscle dysfunctions and retrains oral and facial muscles to improve breathing, swallowing, speech, and overall oral health.
At Floss Bosses in Edmonton, our team provides personalized treatment plans designed to rehabilitate oral muscle function and support healthy facial growth.
Evaluation & Treatment at Floss Bosses
Our team will conduct a comprehensive assessment, including:
- Examining oral and facial muscles
- Screening airway function and possible airway obstructions
- Reviewing dental history, orthodontic treatments, and habits
- Taking measurements and recording photos or videos to track progress
Treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s needs and may include exercises to:
- Improve tongue and lip posture
- Retrain swallowing patterns
- Reset breathing to become more efficient and healthy using the Buteyko Breathing Method
- Support post-frenectomy (tongue-tie release) therapy
- Reduce grinding and clenching
Appointments typically involve multiple sessions to provide lasting improvements. We work closely with other dental and medical professionals when needed to provide comprehensive care. Treatment methods may include devices such as the Myo Munchee, which helps to train facial muscles.
Why Is Myofunctional Therapy Important?
Many people suffer from muscle dysfunction, which affects their tongue, lips, or airway without realizing it. Myofunctional disorders (OMDs) can impact people of all ages and may lead to problems with:
- Breathing through the nose
- Tongue posture and thrust
- Swallowing difficulties
- Speech challenges
- Sleep quality, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Facial and dental development
- Jaw pain and TMJ disorders
Myofunctional therapy addresses these issues by strengthening and retraining muscles to promote proper function and healthy oral habits.
Signs & Symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
You or your child might benefit from therapy if you experience:
- Mouth breathing or difficulty breathing through the nose
- Tongue thrust or improper tongue resting posture
- Lip incompetency (difficulty keeping lips closed at rest)
- Difficulty swallowing or frequent gagging
- Grinding or clenching teeth (bruxism)
- Snoring or restless sleep
- Headaches or jaw discomfort (TMJ-related)
- Challenges with speech or chewing
- Anxiety related to breathing or swallowing issues
Research & Studies on Myofunctional Therapy
We base our treatment on current evidence from trusted studies, including:
- Obstructive sleep apnea: focus on myofunctional therapy
- Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
- Importance of Myofunctional Therapy in Orthodontics and Sleep Disordered Breathing
- Critical role of myofascial reeducation in pediatric sleep-disordered breathing
- The Role of Myofunctional Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry
- The Effects of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy on Children with OSAHS’s Craniomaxillofacial Growth: A Systematic Review
- Treatment of chronic pain associated with bruxism through Myofunctional therapy
- Lingual frenuloplasty with myofunctional therapy: Exploring safety and efficacy in 348 cases
Why Choose Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy supports:
- Healthy facial and dental arch development
- Prevention of malocclusion, crowding, and gum disease
- Stability of orthodontic treatments and braces
- Improvement in breathing, swallowing, chewing, and speech
- Better sleep quality and reduced symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea
- Relief from TMJ disorders and related pain
Whether you are concerned about your child’s development or seeking treatment as an adult, myofunctional therapy can help improve your oral and overall health. Contact Floss Bosses today to schedule a consultation with our experienced team.
Book AppointmentCome Visit Us
Our Clinic
You can find us just off 76 Ave NW, located in the Regency Argyll Plaza, right above Tiger Heart Tattoo.
Where to park?
There is plenty of parking available in the parking lot outside our clinic. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family!
Our Address
- 6958 76 Ave NW, Suite 207
- Edmonton, AB T6B 2R2
Contact Information
- Phone: 825-901-4867
- Fax: 587-882-7724
- Email: info@flossbosses.ca
Our Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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**Expanded hours are available upon request
Our Services
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- 6958 76 Ave NW, Suite 207
- Edmonton, AB T6B 2R2
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P: 825-901-4867
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