Myofunctional Therapy in Victoria, BC | Teeth & Company by Dr. Sajan
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Myofunctional Therapy
Train the muscles that shape your breathing, bite, and sleep.
A guided program of simple exercises and habit coaching for kids and adults, right here in downtown Victoria.
Book a myofunctional consult
What it is
Helping your tongue, lips, cheeks, and jaw work together.
Myofunctional therapy improves how the muscles of your mouth and face work as a team. When they function well, they support comfortable breathing, healthy swallowing, clear speech patterns, and stable tooth and jaw development.
We take a functional, whole-health approach. We look beyond straight teeth to the patterns that influence your bite, your airway, and your long-term comfort.
Who it's for
Does this sound like you, or your child?
Myofunctional therapy can help both kids and adults. You may be a good candidate if you notice:
Breathing through the mouth, day or night
Snoring, restless sleep, or waking up tired
Pushing the tongue forward, or resting with the mouth open
Clenching or grinding your teeth
Crowding, or teeth shifting back after braces or aligners
Difficulty keeping your lips together at rest
Speech concerns (in some cases)
Jaw tension or TMJ symptoms (in some cases)
Not sure? We'll help you understand what we're seeing and whether therapy makes sense for your goals.
Your oral muscles influence breathing, swallowing, speaking, and resting posture, all day long. Over time, those patterns can affect:
Airway and sleep quality
How you breathe and where your tongue rests can shape how well you sleep.
Facial growth and jaw development
Especially important in children, whose faces and jaws are still growing.
Tooth position and stability
Muscle habits influence where teeth sit, and whether they stay put after orthodontics.
Wear from clenching and grinding
Gum and tooth wear can be linked to how your jaw muscles work.
Jaw comfort
Healthier muscle patterns can mean more comfortable jaw joints and muscles.
Good to know
Myofunctional therapy isn't a quick fix or a single appointment. It's a structured process designed to build healthier habits that last.
What to expect
Clear, supportive, and tailored to you
1
Assessment and goal-setting
We evaluate your breathing and oral habits, tongue posture, and swallowing patterns, and how they may relate to your bite and symptoms. You'll leave with a clear explanation of what we found.
2
A personalized plan
Simple daily exercises (usually a few minutes a day), habit coaching for tongue posture, lip seal, and nasal breathing, progress tracking, and sometimes an oral appliance.
3
Ongoing visits and support
Therapy works best with consistency. We'll book follow-ups to keep you on track, answer questions, and move the program forward at the right pace.
Myofunctional therapy often works best alongside other care. Our goal is to build a stable foundation, so any dental treatment is more comfortable and more predictable long-term.
Clear aligners
If you're straightening your teeth, we can coordinate timing so therapy supports your results.
About Invisalign →Sleep and airway
Airway-focused screening, and options such as oral appliances when they're right for you.
Sleep apnea appliances →Jaw pain and TMJ
Healthier muscle patterns can ease strain on the jaw joints and muscles.
TMJ / TMD treatment →Other providers
When it helps, we'll refer you to other providers and keep your care coordinated.
Why Teeth & Company
A functional, education-first team.
- Myofunctional training on our team, including Dr. Sajan and our hygienist Rebecca
- Assessments look at bite, airway, and muscle function together, not in isolation
- A personalized plan, with clear explanations and no pressure
- No referral needed: you can book directly with us
Questions
Common questions
Is it only for children?
No. Adults can benefit too, especially if they breathe through their mouth, clench or grind, have teeth that have shifted after orthodontics, or have airway or sleep concerns.
How long does it take?
Every case is different. Many programs run over several months with regular check-ins. After your assessment, we'll outline a realistic timeline for you.
Will it replace orthodontics?
Sometimes therapy alone improves function and habits, but it doesn't always move teeth into ideal alignment. If you need orthodontics, therapy can help your results stay stable and comfortable.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with our team.
How much time will the exercises take each day?
Most exercises take just a few minutes a day. Consistency matters more than length, and we'll check in and adjust the plan as you progress.
Book a myofunctional therapy consult
Curious whether therapy could help you or your child? We'd love to guide you. Not sure where to start? Ask about a functional airway and bite assessment as part of your visit.
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