– Myofunctional Issues & Tongue Posture in Calgary SW

The way your tongue rests, the way you swallow, and whether you breathe through your nose or mouth all have a profound effect on your jaw development, airway health, sleep quality, and even facial structure. Myofunctional therapy – a guided exercise programme for the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face – corrects these patterns in both children and adults, with benefits that extend far beyond the mouth.

Signs of myofunctional dysfunction:

• Mouth breathing at rest or during sleep
• Low or forward tongue resting position
• Snoring or sleep apnea
• Jaw pain or TMJ dysfunction
• Difficulty swallowing or speech issues
• Open bite or dental crowding in children

How we treat it: Myofunctional therapy consists of a personalised series of guided exercises designed to retrain the resting posture of the tongue, establish nasal breathing, and improve the muscle coordination involved in swallowing. For children, early intervention can prevent downstream orthodontic and airway problems. For adults, it is highly effective alongside oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea.