Professional orofacial function therapy | MFS Stimulators | Certified FTM and MFT methods
We start with an assessment of breathing, swallowing and resting tongue posture. We set out a plan of exercises for the clinic and for home, and where needed we work together with an orthodontist, then check the new habits in everyday life.
Support for children, adults, and orthodontic patients
We work on mouth breathing, infantile swallowing and weak lip closure at rest. We practise resting the tongue on the palate and nasal breathing, in short sets matched to the child. If the open mouth comes from a blocked nose or enlarged tonsils, we refer to an ENT specialist first.
With teens and adults we work on night-time teeth clenching and grinding, snoring and tension in the jaw joints. We teach a correct resting position for the tongue and lips and jaw-relaxation exercises. Joint pain or snoring with daytime sleepiness we refer to a dentist or doctor.
We check the strength and coordination of the tongue, lips and cheeks - functions that affect how stable an orthodontic result stays. We set muscle-tension and tongue-rest exercises for the clinic and home. The orthodontist diagnoses the bite; we fit our work to their plan.
We support orthodontic treatment by watching habits that can undo its effect - mouth breathing, tongue thrust, incorrect swallowing. We set a short daily routine with the family and check progress regularly. The orthodontist owns the bite diagnosis and treatment plan; we run the function therapy.
We work on facial muscle tone - hypotonia, seen as a mouth that stays open, hypertonia, and an incorrect tongue rest position. We set strengthening or relaxing exercises and teach resting the tongue on the palate. Where the tension has a neurological cause, we refer to a neurologist.
Individual therapy programs tailored to orthodontic needs
Comprehensive orofacial function therapy - breathing, swallowing, tongue and lip position
Detailed orofacial function evaluation before orthodontic treatment
Myofunctional therapy coordinated with an orthodontist when the care plan requires it
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions
Short articles from our therapists that go deeper
Mouth breathing in a child calls for calm observation and often team-based assessment. A speech therapist checks orofacial function, while MFS may be considered only after qualification.
Daytime clenching and sleep grinding need different approaches. We explain the roles of dentists, orthodontists and therapists, and the limits of evidence for myofunctional therapy.
MFS stimulators may support myofunctional therapy when paired with exercise and interdisciplinary planning. Assessment and follow-up determine if and when the device is useful.
More therapies we offer
Stimulation of orofacial nerves and muscles.
Resting oral posture and craniofacial functions.
Communication, articulation and speech fluency.
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