08/04/2026
“I realized… I don’t know what to do with my tongue.”
After orthognathic surgery, this patient discovered something she had never thought about before: tongue posture matters.
When the jaw changes position, the tongue, lips, cheeks, and breathing patterns may need support adapting to that new anatomy.
This patient shared that after surgery, she became aware that:
✨ her tongue didn’t know where to rest
✨ her mouth wanted to open while sleeping
✨ nasal breathing needed attention
These are exactly the functional patterns we evaluate in myofunctional therapy!
Ideally, this work can begin before surgery to help prepare the muscles, tongue posture, mobility, and breathing patterns — but it’s never too late to address these challenges after surgery.
Whether you’re just starting your orthognathic surgery journey or you’re navigating life after surgery, a clinical evaluation can help you understand what your muscles and airway need next.
Comment GUIDANCE to schedule your clinical evaluation. 🤍