The Myofunctional Centre North Melbourne

The Myofunctional Centre North Melbourne State-of-the-art tongue and lip tie clinic for all ages (infants through to adults), early intervention orthodontics, and dental sleep medicine.

The Myofunctional Centre North Melbourne is a Myofocus Integrated Practice. We offer 2 main services:

1. State-of-the-art Waterlase tongue and lip tie clinic for all ages - infants through to adults.

2. Myofunctional Orthodontic clinic to correct soft tissue dysfunction to assist with correction of malocclusion, and help to straighten teeth without braces whenever possible. Our philosophy is to

educate our patients, to empower them to grow into the most healthy individual possible. Our aim is to kick start an evolution in their journey to systemic health by ensuring functional oral health from the earliest age possible.

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads, granddads, stepdads, father figures and dads-to-be. 💙The ones who carry u...
06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads, granddads, stepdads, father figures and dads-to-be. 💙

The ones who carry us when we’re little…
and somehow keep carrying us long after we’ve grown.

Thank you for the early mornings, the late nights, the terrible dad jokes, the quiet sacrifices, the encouragement, and for always wanting a healthier, happier future for your children.

At The Myofunctional Centre, we’re privileged to see so many fathers walk alongside their children on their journey towards better breathing, better function, healthier smiles and brighter futures.

Today, we celebrate YOU.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at The Myofunctional Centre. 💙

18/08/2026

SOLUTIONS FOR MOUTH BREATHING

Many are asking what are the solutions to correct mouth breathing. Well, it’s not that simple, because mouth breathing is often not just a bad habit.

It may be the end result of multiple factors involving the airway, breathing, tongue, oral function, craniofacial development and sleep.

And that means the solution shouldn’t simply be:

❌ “Tape the mouth.”
❌ “Do some breathing exercises.”
❌ “They’ll grow out of it.”

The better approach is:

FIND THE WHY.

Then address what is actually driving the mouth breathing — which may require collaboration between dentists, ENTs, GPs, osteopaths, chiropractors, myofunctional therapists and other appropriate health professionals.

The ultimate goal?

✨ Comfortable nasal breathing
✨ Lips resting together naturally
✨ Healthy tongue posture
✨ Better oral function
✨ Better sleep
✨ Healthy growth and development

Don’t just close the mouth.
Find out WHY it keeps opening.

Because when we understand the reason, we can start working toward the right solution.

FUNCTIONS FIRST. BREATHE BETTER. LIVE BETTER.

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Share it with a parent who needs to see it. ❤️



18/08/2026

WHAT IS YOUR BREATHING DEFAULT?

🚨 The mouth should not be the default airway.

Mouth breathing is often dismissed as a habit.

But what if it’s actually a clue?

A clue that something is preventing the body from doing what it was designed to do:

👃 BREATHE THROUGH THE NOSE.

When mouth breathing becomes chronic—especially during growth—it may be associated with changes in:

🦷 Jaw and dental development
👅 Tongue posture and oral function
😴 Sleep quality and snoring
💧 Dry mouth and oral health
🧠 Daytime attention, energy and behaviour

And here’s the important part:

❌ Simply telling a child to “close your mouth” doesn’t address why their mouth is open.

We need to ask better questions:

WHY are they mouth breathing?
Is the nose obstructed?
Are there retained primitive reflexes?
Is the nervous system dysregulated?
Is the diet pro-inflammatory?
Are the tonsils or adenoids contributing?
Is there inadequate tongue space?
Is oral function compromised?
Has altered breathing become an established pattern?

Because the goal isn’t just closed lips.

The goal is to understand the REASON behind the breathing pattern and support healthy function and development.

👃 Better breathing.
😴 Better sleep.
🌱 Better opportunity for healthy growth.

The mouth never works alone.



We hope our internet will be operating again soon. Our phones and appointment books are internet based, and so we feel a...
07/07/2026

We hope our internet will be operating again soon. Our phones and appointment books are internet based, and so we feel a bit stranded at the moment. Cheering Telstra to work hard to get everything back again…

will be closed for the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday, 8th June 2026 👑
07/06/2026

will be closed for the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday, 8th June 2026 👑

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums, grandmothers, carers, and mother figures in our community. 🌸

At The Myofunctional Centre, we are constantly inspired by the love, patience, strength, and intuition that mothers bring to their children’s health journeys every single day.

From supporting healthier breathing and sleep…
To encouraging better habits, growth, and wellbeing…
To sitting through appointments, exercises, challenges, and breakthroughs…

So much healing begins with a mother’s care.

Thank you for the endless sacrifices, the late nights, the reassurance, and the unwavering belief you give your children. Your presence truly shapes generations.

Today we celebrate you — not for being perfect, but for being deeply loving, resilient, and human.

Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love, connection, and appreciation. 💛

Lest we forget…
24/04/2026

Lest we forget…

is back from our one week of mental health break. We do have plenty of emails and messages to catch up on. Our phones w...
12/04/2026

is back from our one week of mental health break. We do have plenty of emails and messages to catch up on. Our phones will be ringing constantly all day. So please be patient with us in getting back to you all.

Address

Suites 1 & 2, Level 1, 33 Flemington Road
North Melbourne, VIC
3051

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61393292929

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