What does progress in orofacial myofunctional therapy depend on?

Progress with orofacial myofunctional therapy, whether the client is a child, adolescent, or an adult depends on a number of factors:

• The number of myofunctional problems that need to be corrected.
• Any medical condition/s that would compromise the goals of therapy.
• Dental conditions affecting the palate or teeth that make it difficult for the muscles to function correctly.
• Client compliance with the myofunctional therapy exercises and the daily practice to retrain the muscles to function correctly.
• Parental involvement with young patients to supervise the exercises and give guidance on proper function.
• Keeping the therapy appointments.
• The frequency of interruptions in the routine of doing the exercises or practicing the proper functions, i.e. holidays, vacation, illness, school issues, work situations, etc.
• Controlling any other habits, actions or behavior that works against the goals of therapy.