Enhancing Airway Health Together
Expert myofunctional therapy for better breathing and sleep.
About Us
AirwayCare OMT restores healthy breathing at its foundation.
Through structured, evidence-informed Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, we retrain the muscles of the tongue and face to support nasal breathing, proper tongue posture, functional swallowing, and airway stability.
By addressing underlying breathing patterns, we help children and adults build stronger, more sustainable airway function, because optimal breathing is foundational to sleep, growth, and daily life.
WHAT IS OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY (OMT)?
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a structured, evidence-informed program of exercises designed to retrain the muscles of the tongue, lips, cheeks, and face to support optimal airway function. These muscles play a critical role in how we breathe, swallow, speak, and maintain stability of the upper airway — particularly during sleep.
OMT supports:
- Nasal breathing
- Proper tongue posture at rest
- Coordinated, functional swallowing patterns
- Healthy jaw and palate development in children
- Airway stability during sleep
By addressing dysfunctional patterns such as chronic mouth breathing, tongue thrust, low tongue posture, and reduced muscle tone, OMT helps restore more efficient breathing mechanics. When these foundational patterns improve, airway support becomes stronger, contributing to healthier sleep and overall function.
Why Airway Function Matters
Airway function influences far more than breathing alone.
When breathing occurs primarily through the mouth or the tongue rests low in the mouth, airway stability can be affected — especially during sleep. Over time, this may contribute to snoring, restless sleep, fatigue, and jaw tension.
In children, chronic mouth breathing and poor tongue posture can influence jaw and palate development during key growth years, shaping long-term airway health.
Healthy nasal breathing supports efficient oxygen exchange and natural airway stability. Optimizing breathing patterns helps support better sleep, development, and daytime function.
Is OMT Right for You?
In adults, OMT is often used as a foundational therapy to optimize nasal breathing and strengthen the muscles that support airway stability, helping to treat or assist in the management of sleep-disordered breathing.
If you suffer from any of the following, you might
benefit from OMT:
- Snoring
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Jaw tension or clenching
- Chronic headaches
- Daytime fatigue
- Chronic mouth breathing
- CPAP intolerance
- Oral appliance use
Is OMT Right for Your Child?
Subtle breathing and muscle patterns can influence how a child sleeps, grows, and functions during the day. If you notice any of the following signs, an airway-focused assessment may be beneficial:
- Mouth breathing
- Snoring/loud breathing
- ADHD-like symptoms
- Bedwetting
- Crowding / orthodontic relapse
- Dark circles under eyes
- Open-mouth posture
How Our Program Works:
1. Comprehensive Airway Assessment
We begin with a detailed evaluation of breathing patterns, tongue posture, lip seal, swallowing function, and sleep-related symptoms. In children, we also assess oral rest posture and functional habits that may influence jaw and palate development during key growth years.
This assessment allows us to identify the specific muscle patterns contributing to airway instability or inefficient breathing.
2. Personalized Therapy Plan
Based on your assessment, we design a customized OMT program tailored to age, developmental stage, and airway goals.
For children, therapy supports:
- Establishing consistent nasal breathing
- Proper tongue posture against the palate
- Healthy jaw and palate development
- Improved oral rest posture
- Functional swallowing patterns that support airway growth
For adults, therapy focuses on:
- Strengthening the muscles that help stabilize the upper airway
- Improving nasal breathing efficiency
- Reducing compensatory mouth breathing patterns
- Enhancing muscle tone to support sleep quality
3. Guided Coaching & Progression
Sessions are conducted in a structured virtual format with real-time instruction and feedback. Exercises progress gradually to build strength, coordination, and endurance of the airway-supporting muscles.
Consistent home practice reinforces these patterns and supports long-term adaptation.
4. Monitoring & Collaboration
We monitor progress throughout the program and, when appropriate, collaborate with dental or sleep providers to support comprehensive airway care.
Our goal is not short-term improvement — it is sustainable airway stability that supports better breathing, better sleep, and healthier development over time.