Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Supporting healthier breathing, chewing, swallowing, and oral muscle coordination.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, commonly called OMT, focuses on the muscles and functional patterns of the mouth, tongue, face, and airway. OMT may include individualized exercises, education, and habit-focused guidance intended to improve oral rest posture and coordination. Care is personalized according to each patient's concerns, functional patterns, and goals.
Opens OMT of New York's secure external scheduling portal.
Services are available in English and Spanish.
Telehealth appointments may be available outside the immediate Long Island area. Use the scheduling portal to confirm availability for your location.
What to expect
Care begins with a review of your concerns and functional patterns. Sessions typically include individualized exercises, education, and habit-focused guidance, with a personalized plan adjusted over time. Telehealth appointments may be available depending on your location.
Potential benefits
May support healthier breathing, chewing, swallowing, tongue posture, and oral and facial muscle coordination. Individual results vary.
Who this may help
OMT may be considered for concerns involving: - Mouth breathing - Tongue-rest posture - Chewing patterns - Swallowing patterns - Oral habits such as thumb-sucking - Tongue thrust - Speech-related oral muscle function - Jaw tension or oral muscle coordination - Preparation for or recovery from a tongue-tie procedure when coordinated with appropriate healthcare professionals - Support alongside orthodontic or dental care when appropriate - Breathing and sleep-related oral patterns as part of coordinated professional care
Your practitioners
Paula Petrone
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
Paula Petrone is the founder and CEO of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy of New York. She is an orofacial myofunctional therapist and trained as a dentist in her native country of Colombia. Paula provides personalized therapy to support healthier oral and facial muscle function and offers services in English and Spanish.
Care tailored to you
Your practitioner will help determine whether this service is appropriate for your individual needs.