Oral Wellness
Myofunctional Therapy
Neuromuscular re-education of the tongue and facial muscles to restore proper breathing, chewing, and swallowing.
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About Myofunctional Therapy
Optimize Your Breathing and Facial Harmony
At Broadway Dental in Poteau, Dr. Ayan Lawson, DMD provides myofunctional therapy to address the root causes of airway issues, tongue thrusting, and improper swallowing patterns.
Why Oral Muscle Function Matters
The way your tongue rests and how you swallow directly influence how your jaw develops, how your teeth align, and how easily you breathe:
- Tongue Resting on the Palate: Guides healthy, wide dental arch growth and supports an open airway.
- Mouth Breathing vs. Nasal Breathing: Nasal breathing filters and humidifies air, releasing nitric oxide for better oxygen absorption. Mouth breathing can lead to narrow jaws, crowded teeth, and restless sleep.
Our Comprehensive Approach
We combine personalized neuromuscular exercises with low-dose digital imaging, photobiomodulation light therapy, and clear aligner guidance to give you and your children the foundation for lifelong oral wellness.
Common questions.
What is myofunctional therapy?
Myofunctional therapy is physical therapy for your mouth, tongue, and facial muscles. It retrains muscles to sit in optimal resting posture, swallow correctly, and encourage continuous nasal breathing.
Who can benefit from myofunctional therapy?
Both children and adults benefit—especially those who mouth breathe, snore, suffer from TMJ discomfort, or have tongue thrust and teeth crowding.
How long does a myofunctional program last?
Programs typically range from 6 to 12 months with simple daily exercise routines guided by our trained dental team at Broadway Dental.