Craniofacial therapy is beneficial in all cases where children cannot give up their pacifiers, thumbs or other bad habits that interfere with the growth of the jaw and the correct position of the teeth (milk or permanent) and tongue. It is also indicated when speech problems occur alongside or at the beginning of speech therapy treatment. The therapist’s view is comprehensive and a child cannot make progress in speech if his body is not properly aligned and his posture is not tightened. The craniofacial therapist works on posture and musculature and may collaborate with a speech therapist. Writing, reading and concentration problems can also be due to poor posture and lack of tone or eye convergence. The therapist also works on the swallowing pattern, which needs to transition from the infantile swallowing pattern to the adult pattern. If infantile swallowing persists, the entire digestive system may be disrupted. The mouth is the first stage of digestion. Chewing and swallowing – actions that seem insignificant when they are functioning – are important to our health. Moreover, infant swallowing can contribute to unsightly malocclusions of the teeth, involve articulation problems, and lead to habitual open mouth posture. The open mouth not only makes the child get sick faster, it also leads to a lower body tone, which in turn promotes malpositions of the whole body. The therapist also addresses concerns about hypersalivation and mouth breathing. He works on keeping the mouth closed, with a good resting position of the tongue, which allows nasal breathing to be established. Craniofacial therapy is also an aid in rehabilitation in the maxillofacial area.