Understanding Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: How GrowMeMyo Helps Patients Thrive

Amy Dugger
Apr 7
3 min read

Child completing oral exercises for myofunctional therapy at GrowMeMyo.

Are you searching for answers regarding your child’s speech therapy progress, feeding struggles, open mouth breathing or restless sleep? Perhaps your infant has been diagnosed with a tongue tie, and you’re feeling overwhelmed by the next steps.

At GrowMeMyo, we specialize in identifying and treating the root causes of orofacial dysfunctions - the functional "glitches" that are often overlooked by traditional providers. Our integrated, airway-focused care supports patients of all ages, helping them breathe, sleep, eat and speak better.

What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is the neuromuscular re-education of the oral and facial muscles. When these muscles lack proper coordination or strength, it disrupts the "blueprint" of how we breathe and swallow.

If left unaddressed, these imbalances can lead to:

Open mouth breathing and chronic snoring
Tongue thrust and speech therapy plateaus
Feeding issues
Teeth grinding and TMJ pain
Orthodontic relapse (teeth moving after braces)
Poor posture and chronic fatigue

At GrowMeMyo, we don’t just look at your teeth or your throat - we look at the function. These patterns often stem from oral restrictions (tongue ties) or habitual mouth posture that needs professional retraining.

Common Concerns We Address at GrowMeMyo

Many of our patients come to us after months or years of frustration. They’ve seen specialists and tried various treatments, but they still feel like a piece of the puzzle is missing.

"My child sleeps with their mouth open and wakes up tired."

Chronic open mouth breathing and oral restrictions can disrupt oxygen flow during sleep. This often manifests as snoring, irritability, or even behavioral challenges that mimic ADHD. Our airway-focused approach screens for these underlying causes to help your child finally get the restorative sleep they need.

"We’ve tried speech therapy, but the progress has stalled."

Standard speech therapy is often more effective when built on a solid foundation. If a child has a tongue thrust or improper resting posture, certain sounds will always be a struggle. Myofunctional therapy targets these foundational muscle patterns, making speech improvements last a lifetime.

"Feeding my baby is painful and exhausting."

Nursing or bottle-feeding difficulties are frequently linked to oral ties or uncoordinated suck-swallow-breathe patterns. We offer infant assessments and therapy to improve feeding success and support healthy development from day one.

Our Core Services

At GrowMeMyo, we provide specialized services focused on long-term airway health and functional outcomes.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT): Customized exercises to retrain the tongue and facial muscles for optimal breathing, swallowing, and posture.
Airway & Snoring Consultations: Screenings to aid in referring you to professionals who can thoroughly assess the root causes of snoring, open mouth breathing, and sleep-disordered breathing in both children and adults.
Myofunctionally-Informed Speech Therapy: We bridge the gap between muscle function and articulation, helping patients overcome persistent speech hurdles.
Infant Feeding & Tie Support: Functional assessments for tongue and lip ties, providing essential pre- and post-operative therapy for successful releases.
Thumbsucking & Habit Elimination: A supportive, positive program to help children break oral habits that interfere with dental and airway development.

Why Choose GrowMeMyo?

We are dedicated to airway-centered, orofacial myofunctional care. Patients choose GrowMeMyo because we go beyond symptom management to resolve the underlying patterns.

Root-Cause Focus: We don't just treat the "what"; we find the "why."
Integrated Collaboration: We work closely with ENTs, dentists, and orthodontists and lactation consultants to ensure your care is seamless.
Life-Long Impact: By correcting breathing and muscle function now has the potential to prevent future dental and sleep issues.

Start Your Journey with a Free Consultation

If you or your child are struggling with sleep issues, open mouth breathing, snoring, or stalled speech therapy progress, we are here to help.

Take the first step toward better health today.