Myofunctional Therapy
Supporting Healthy SmilesFrom the Inside Out
At Signature Orthodontics, we believe a healthy smile starts with a healthy foundation and that is why we now offer Myofunctional Therapy (MT). MT is a muscle-based treatment approach that can be used to address root causes that affect teeth, development of the jaws and airway health.
We’re proud to introduce Debora Michaud, a Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®), who works one-on-one with our patients to identify and treat Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs).
What Are Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders?
OMDs are muscle-related issues involving the face, mouth and jaws that can interfere with growth, development and orthodontic outcomes. Common signs include:
• Thumb or finger sucking
• Mouth breathing
• Tongue thrusting
• Difficulty keeping lips closed at rest • Low tongue posture
• Tongue or lip ties
• Improper chewing or swallowing
What Can Myofunctional Therapy Do?
Through personalized exercises and habit correction, Debora helps patients:
✔ Improve breathing and oral function
✔ Support proper jaw and facial development
✔ Create a stable foundation for orthodontic treatment
✔ Promote long-term oral health and balance