Practicing exclusively in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About Oral Facial Advantage | Myofunctional Therapy
At Oral-Facial Advantage, we help children and adults feel better by improving how the face, mouth, and airway work together. Our therapy targets the root of dysfunction—supporting better breathing, sleep, posture, and muscle control for real, lasting change.
Meet Alicia Proper, OMT, RDH
Hi, I’m Alicia. Founder of Oral-Facial Advantage. I’m an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist and a Registered Dental Hygienist with 20+ years of experience. Over the past several years, I’ve focused entirely on helping patients overcome issues like mouth breathing, facial pain, jaw tension, clenching, sleep-disordered breathing, and tongue ties.
My therapy approach is practical, effective, and personalized. I listen carefully, identify root causes, and guide each patient step-by-step to lasting change. This isn't a temporary fix—it's a structured therapy designed to create long-term improvements in function, comfort, and health.
What We Help: Orofacial Myofunctional Dysfunctions
At Oral-Facial Advantage, we address a range of oral and facial functional issues through non-invasive therapy exercises and coaching. Our services help children and adults repattern non-optimal habits developed since childhood—habits that were never properly trained. We guide patients in correcting muscle function to support better breathing, sleep, posture, and overall health.
Key areas of expertise—and concerns that can benefit from therapy—include:
✅ Mouth breathing, nasal dysfunction, & low endurance
✅ Tongue-Tie pre/post surgical Therapy
✅ Muscle-related TMJ pain, jaw tension, muscle fatigue
✅ Tongue thrust & swallowing difficulties
✅ Clenching and grinding
✅ Sleep disordered breathing (snoring, apnea)
✅ Chronic digestive discomfort (aerophagia, bloating)
✅ Headaches, sinus pressure, and facial pain
✅ Crooked teeth or relapse after braces
✅ Speech difficulties
✅ Oral habits (nail biting, thumb sucking, muscle strain)
✅ Facial symmetry concerns
Why Choose Oral-Facial Advantage?
🎯 Clear and effective therapy that focuses on what matters most
🤝 Collaborative care—we work with your dentist, orthodontist, or other specialists as needed
💬 Step-by-step guidance so you always know what’s next
📍 Based in Ottawa, serving all ages with tailored therapy programs, online and in-person
Whether you're dealing with long-standing pain or early signs in a child, we’ll help you take control and feel better.
Ready to Start?
Get a free 45-minute consultation to better understand your symptoms and explore how therapy can help.
It’s informative, supportive, and commitment-free.
