
07/18/2025
✨ The Science Behind Breathing and Oral Muscle Tone ✨
Did you know your ability to breathe directly impacts the way your facial and oral muscles develop and function?
It’s all connected — the way we breathe guides the resting position of our tongue, jaw, and lips. This, in turn, helps determine:
✅ Proper jaw growth and dental alignment
✅ Healthy swallowing patterns
✅ Clear nasal airways and sinus health
✅ Balanced muscle tone for comfortable resting and movement
✅ Overall facial symmetry and proper oral function
When we breathe through our noses instead of our mouths, we enable the tongue to rest against the palate — strengthening muscle tone and optimizing jaw and dental development.
Myofunctional exercises focus on retraining these patterns, helping children and adults enjoy improvements in their health, functionality, and confidence — starting with something as simple as their breath.
✨ If you’re wondering whether myofunctional exercises might be helpful for you or your child, we’re here to guide you.