Myofunctional therapy is a non-invasive treatment that focuses on improving tongue position, breathing patterns, and oral muscle function. At SR SmileCare, we offer orofacial myofunctional therapy in Scarborough to support proper facial development, clear speech, and long-term oral health—especially for children.
Myofunctional therapy is a guided exercise-based program designed to correct improper habits involving the tongue, lips, cheeks, and breathing muscles.
This therapy helps retrain muscles to improve tongue resting position, nasal breathing, swallowing patterns, and oral posture.
It is commonly recommended for children who show early signs of poor oral development or breathing issues.
Your child may benefit from myofunctional therapy for children in Scarborough if they experience:
During your consultation, we carefully assess your oral health and recommend the most suitable option based on your needs.
At our Scarborough dental clinic, myofunctional therapy programs are personalised based on breathing patterns, tongue posture, and oral muscle function.
Each therapy plan is designed to promote healthy muscle habits and long-term oral development.
We believe informed patients make confident decisions. Here’s what you can expect:
We assess breathing patterns, tongue position, and muscle coordination.
Custom exercises are designed based on your child’s needs.
Regular visits ensure steady improvement and long-term results.
We ensure every step is done with precision and patient comfort in mind.
Myofunctional therapy in Scarborough offers several long-term benefits for breathing, facial development, and oral muscle function.
Supports healthy facial and jaw development
Helps correct tongue thrust habits
Encourages proper nasal breathing
Improves oral posture and muscle balance
Can reduce orthodontic treatment relapse
With consistent therapy and home exercises, patients can build healthier oral habits and long-term stability.
Maintaining your restoration is similar to caring for natural teeth:
Consistent support at home helps reinforce healthy breathing and oral muscle habits between therapy visits.
Maintaining your restoration is similar to caring for natural teeth:
We take time to understand your concerns and guide you through every step of treatment.
Early intervention makes a difference. If your child shows signs of tongue thrust, mouth breathing, or poor oral posture, contact SR SmileCare to schedule a consultation for myofunctional therapy in Scarborough.
