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OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

At Dr Levi’s, everything we do begins with one goal: helping children grow into happy, healthy, thriving individuals.

We believe that proper breathing, sleep, and development during childhood create the foundation for lifelong health.

 

That’s why we take a comprehensive, airway-focused approach that looks beyond teeth alone and considers how the face, jaws, muscles, and airway work together.

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What Is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)?

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a specialised therapy that focuses on the muscles of the face, mouth, tongue, and airway. These muscles play a vital role in how a child breathes, sleeps, eats, speaks, and grows.

When these muscles are not functioning properly, such as with mouth breathing, low tongue posture, tongue restrictions, or incorrect swallowing, growth, development, and airway health can be negatively affected.

 

OMT helps retrain these muscle patterns so they support healthy facial growth, stable development, and optimal airway function.

Why Do Orofacial Muscles Become Dysfunctional?

Orofacial muscles adapt to help a child breathe and function. When airway issues, mouth breathing, tongue restrictions, low muscle tone, prolonged oral habits, or structural limitations are present, muscles compensate by developing inefficient patterns. Over time, these compensations become automatic habits that can interfere with healthy growth, breathing, and development unless they are identified and retrained.

How OMT Supports Healthy Growth and Development

OMT helps the muscles of the face and mouth function in a way that supports:

  • Balanced jaw and facial growth

  • Improved airway health

  • Better sleep quality

  • Reduce mouth breathing, snoring, and grinding 

  • Improved focus, energy, and overall wellbeing

 

By addressing muscle function early, we help guide development in a healthy direction.

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Why Early Intervention Matters

A child’s face and airway are still developing. Identifying and correcting dysfunctional muscle patterns early can help reduce the risk of future issues such as:

 

  • Crowded teeth and orthodontic challenges

  • Sleep-disordered breathing or sleep apnea

  • Chronic mouth breathing

  • Jaw discomfort or TMJ concerns

  • Speech and swallowing difficulties

 

Early intervention supports healthier growth now and fewer complications later.

Our Commitment to Your Child

Our goal isn’t just to address concerns today, it’s to help children avoid future health challenges.

Australian Leader in Pediatric Craniofacial Sleep Medicine
Australian Leader in Pediatric Craniofacial Sleep Medicine

DR MARK LEVI

Pediatric Craniofacial Sleep Medicine

Dr Mark Levi has over 30 years experience as a Dentist, and over 20 years in Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. He is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and European Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

As a former sufferer of Sleep Apnoea, Dr Levi understands the problem from all perspectives, and has the technical expertise to provide the best customised and appropriate solution to suit your individual needs.

• Trained in the USA by the world's leading Sleep Experts
• Often seen on national television
• Lectures widely

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Do you know someone who is struggling with any of these conditions?

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Lower IQ

  • Chronic Allergies

  • Aggressive Behavior

  • Mouth Breathing

  • Swollen Adenoids & Tonsils

  • Daytime Drowsiness

  • Crooked Teeth

  • Restless Sleep 

They could all be linked to one root cause...

  • Bedwetting

  • Nightmares

  • Dark Circles Under the Eyes

  • Snoring

  • Irritability

  • Frequent Headaches

  • Delayed Growth & Development

  • Difficulty in School

  • Trouble Concentrating

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Dr Mark Levi

Craniofacial Dental

Sleep Medicine

We work with many specialists:

MEET OUR TEAM

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Sam

Clinic Manager

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Kristy 

Clinical Patient Educator

  • OMT  Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist

  • Nutritionist /Naturopath

  • Allergy Specialist

  • Acupuncture

  • A team of 14 specialists in America

  • Ear Nose Throat Pediatric

  • Pediatrician Sleep

  • Pediatrician Developmental

  • Pediatrician Behavioural  

  • Psychiatrist

  • Craniosacral Osteopath

  • Doctor Mark Levi on Instagram
  • Doctor Mark Levi on Facebook

63 Oxford St. (cnr Pelican St.) 

Darlinghurst, Sydney

(02) 9283 1900

Medical Disclaimer Statement

This website is not a substitute for independent professional advice. Nothing contained in this site is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.

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