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Therapy Services

Myofunctional Therapy

Addressing tongue posture, oral habits, and orofacial muscle function to support speech, breathing, and swallowing.

What is Myofunctional Therapy?

Orofacial myofunctional therapy targets the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue to correct improper patterns that can affect how a child breathes, chews, swallows, and speaks. Left untreated, these patterns can contribute to speech sound errors, dental and jaw development issues, and disrupted sleep.

Our trained myofunctional therapists use targeted exercises and structured routines to retrain oral muscles, helping children build the habits their bodies need for healthy, lifelong function.

Tongue PostureRetraining resting position and swallow pattern
Oral Habit EliminationThumb-sucking, mouth breathing, and more
Speech Sound SupportClearer articulation through better oral function
Areas of Focus

Myofunctional Therapy Can Help With

Tongue Thrust

Retraining swallow patterns for proper tongue placement.

Mouth Breathing

Building habits that support nasal breathing.

Thumb & Finger Sucking

Guided support to reduce and eliminate oral habits.

Low Tongue Resting Posture

Strengthening and repositioning for better function.

TMJ-Related Concerns

Support for jaw tension and discomfort.

Speech Sounds Linked to Oral Habits

Clearer articulation through corrected muscle patterns.

Our Team

Who Provides Myofunctional Therapy?

Our trained Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists work with children to retrain oral habits and support healthy tongue posture, breathing, and swallowing patterns.

Meet Our Team

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