Myofunctional Therapy for Mouth Breathing

Breathing through the mouth can be completely normal at times — for example, when you have a cold and your nose is blocked, or when you’re exercising and need more air.

However, if mouth breathing becomes your main way of breathing, it can start to affect your health.

Why Long‑Term Mouth Breathing Matters

In both children and adults, ongoing mouth breathing may contribute to:

• Underdeveloped jaw growth

• Changes in nose shape over time

• More frequent colds and viral infections

• Dry or cracked lips

• Recurrent ear infections

• Poor sleep quality

• Reflux symptoms

• Irritability or low mood

• Behavioural or attention difficulties

Common Causes of Mouth Breathing

Mouth breathing can happen for several reasons, including:

• A weak tongue or low oral posture

• Enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids

• Chronic nasal congestion or allergies

• High, narrow dental arches

• A deviated nasal septum

How Myofunctional Therapy Helps

Myofunctional therapy focuses on improving tongue strength, tongue posture, and healthy oral habits.

These changes can support better nasal breathing and overall airway function.

We perform a thorough assessment of your airways and if other factors are contributing — such as enlarged tonsils, structural nasal issues, or dental concerns — we may also recommend seeing an Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) specialist and/or an airway‑focused dentist to ensure all aspects of your breathing are addressed.