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The Problem No One Has Named Yet

‍You've been to the dentist. Maybe an orthodontist. Perhaps even a sleep specialist or a physiotherapist. And yet the grinding continues. The snoring hasn't stopped. Your child is still mouth breathing, still sleeping poorly, still struggling in ways that are hard to explain. You've been told everything looks fine — and you believe them, because the professionals you've seen are good at what they do.

But they may not be looking at the right thing.

The function of your face, mouth, and airway affects far more than your teeth. It shapes how you breathe, how you sleep, how your jaw develops, and how your entire body recovers and rests. When the muscles of the orofacial complex aren't functioning the way they should, the effects show up everywhere — and they're easy to miss if you don't know what you're looking for.

A Different Kind of Answer

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is the repatterning of muscle function to support ideal tongue posture, nasal breathing, and lip seal. Think of it like physiotherapy — but for your mouth.

At OROMYO Wellness, we work with individuals of all ages who are looking for help that no one else has been able to offer. Whether you're a parent concerned about a child who is mouth breathing, feeding poorly, or not developing as they should — or an adult dealing with orthodontic relapse, jaw pain, clenching, or chronic fatigue — orofacial myofunctional therapy may be the missing piece you've been looking for.

‍Our services include therapy for:‍

Habit elimination
Mouthbreathing
Orthodontic relapse
Tongue and lip ties
Tongue thrusting
Jaw pain and dysfunction
Rehabilitation of chewing and swallowing patterns

Meet Catriona Rusich, RDH
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I am a Dental Hygienist with over 20 years of clinical practice, and health and natural living have always been at the centre of how I think about care. But it was becoming a mother that fully rooted my thinking in whole-body wellness — starting from the very beginning of life.

My formal education gave me a deep understanding of oral disease and effective treatments. But there were still gaps. I kept seeing connections between the way a face, mouth, and airway functioned and the symptoms my clients were presenting — connections that didn't have a name yet in my practice.

Ten years ago, I first heard about Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: the repatterning of muscle function to support ideal tongue posture, nasal breathing, and lip seal. It opened my mind to the relationship between imbalances in the orofacial complex and the symptoms they produce. When the opportunity to pursue formal training in this field presented itself, I didn't hesitate.

Today, as a Dental Hygienist with advanced training in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, I bring a comprehensive understanding of both the anatomy of the oral facial complex and how it should function properly. That combination means a higher level of competency for your concerns — and a more precise treatment plan to meet your needs.

What to Expect

‍Every client journey begins with a functional assessment. From there, a personalized treatment plan is developed based on your specific needs and goals.

Most programs run for approximately four to six months, beginning with weekly visits that gradually taper to monthly as progress is made. Daily exercises are a core part of the process — typically performed three times a day, taking anywhere from 15-45 minutes per session, depending on your age and individual needs.

Compliance and commitment to the therapy are what make the difference. The results (easier breathing, better sleep, reduced pain, and lasting oral function) are worth it.

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