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Several of our Speech Pathologists are Orofacial Myology trained, working alongside dental and medical teams to assess and retrain the muscles of the face, mouth and tongue — supporting airway, dental alignment, oral habits and orthodontic outcomes.

When to Refer to Speech Pathology

Orofacial Myofunctional concerns

  • Tongue thrust • Lip incompetence

  • Incorrect tongue resting posture • Low tongue tone

  • Mouth breathing • Poor muscle coordination

  • Open-mouth posture
    Our therapists are trained in the Orofacial Myology protocol.

Speech errors

  • Lisping • Reduced speech clarity / intelligibility

  • Distorted sounds

Feeding concerns

  • Difficulty chewing or managing textures • Gagging or choking concerns

  • Prolonged picky eating • Suspected dysphagia (swallowing difficulty)