06/02/2026
At Perry Myofunctional Therapy, we place a strong emphasis on staying actively engaged with emerging research—not just what is established, but what is evolving. Our field is growing rapidly, and so is the evidence supporting the critical connection between airway, orofacial function, and whole-body health. Continuous review of modern literature allows us to refine clinical decision-making, improve outcomes, and provide care that reflects the most current understanding of function and dysfunction.
One of the most important and increasingly well-supported relationships in the literature is the correlation between Obstructive sleep apnea and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. Research continues to highlight how dysfunctional oral rest posture, low tongue position, mouth breathing, and altered orofacial muscle patterns are not isolated findings—but often part of a broader airway-driven picture. These patterns are frequently observed in individuals with sleep-disordered breathing, and myofunctional therapy is increasingly recognized as a key supportive intervention in addressing underlying functional contributors to airway obstruction and collapse.
As the science advances, so does our commitment to integrating it—bridging clinical experience with evidence-based practice to better support breathing, sleeping, eating, and speaking at the root level. 📈
