GOPEX therapy - modern orofacial function method
Breathing, swallowing, and articulation therapy for children and adolescents | Orthodontic treatment support | Certified practitioners
We start with an assessment of breathing, resting tongue posture and swallowing. We set out a plan of short exercises to do at home every day, because the effect depends on consistency, and for 30 days you stay in contact with the therapist.
What GOPEX Therapy Works On
Comprehensive orofacial function exercises tailored to patient needs
Nasal Breathing
We work on changing mouth breathing to nasal breathing and on keeping the lips closed at rest. The therapist observes the breathing pattern at rest, while eating and while speaking, and the family leaves with a short set of home exercises. If the open-mouth posture comes from a blocked upper airway, we refer to a doctor first - without a clear nose the exercises will not hold.
Proper Swallowing
We work on swallowing dysfunction and the tongue position that pushes forward or between the teeth during the swallow. We start by observing how the patient drinks, eats and where the tongue rests. Then we work on tongue elevation, lip control and settling the new swallowing pattern into everyday meals.
Chewing and Articulation
We work on the chewing muscles and on the tongue, lip and palate movements that speech depends on. We check chewing symmetry, the biting pattern and speech sound production, most often the sibilants. Function work is always combined with articulation therapy, because muscle work alone is not enough to change pronunciation.
Orthodontic Support
We support orthodontic treatment before the appliance goes in, while it is worn and after it comes off. Habits such as mouth breathing or tongue thrust can make the result harder to keep, so we work on them in parallel. The orthodontist diagnoses the malocclusion - we run the function therapy and fit it to those recommendations.
GOPEX Therapy - Our Services
Professional orofacial function therapy for children and teenagers
GOPEX Therapy
GOPEX package includes a diagnostic meeting (60 min) and 30 days of daily contact with the practitioner. Comprehensive orofacial function exercise program - breathing, swallowing, chewing.
- Diagnosis included
- 30 days counselor support
- Orthodontic collaboration
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions
Worth reading
Short articles from our therapists that go deeper
GOPEX therapy: when to consider support for breathing and swallowing?
GOPEX therapy organises work on breathing, swallowing, chewing and tongue position. See when it is worth considering and when a medical or orthodontic consultation is needed instead.
Mouth breathing and bite: how GOPEX and MFS support orthodontic treatment
Chronic mouth breathing can affect a child’s bite, facial growth, and speech. See how GOPEX and MFS stimulators, with an orthodontist, support treatment results.
Dysphagia in children: swallowing difficulties and when speech therapy can help
Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing safely and efficiently. It can appear from infancy onward. We explain when long meals, texture avoidance, coughing, or choking are worth discussing with a speech therapist or neurologopedic specialist.
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More therapies we offer
Myofunctional therapy
Chewing, swallowing and breathing functions.
- MFT assessment
- Exercise plan
- Orthodontist collaboration
ENMOT electrostimulation
Stimulation of orofacial nerves and muscles.
- Support for speech progress
- Work on muscle strength
- Support for facial symmetry
Feeding therapy
Support for infants and children with feeding difficulties.
- Goals matched to the child
- Collaboration with the caregiver
- Next steps discussed after assessment