Myofunctional
Therapy
The muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue play an important role in breathing, chewing, swallowing, and speech. When these muscles aren’t working together as they should, it can affect sleep quality, feeding, oral development, and communication—at any age.
Myofunctional therapy addresses underlying oral muscle patterns to support healthier function and long-term outcomes for infants, children, teens, and adults.
Common Concerns We Support
Oral Rest Posture
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Tongue resting low or forward instead of at the roof of the mouth
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Open-mouth posture or difficulty maintaining a relaxed lip seal
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Lips not comfortably closed at rest
Swallowing Patterns
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Tongue thrust or inefficient swallow patterns
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Difficulty managing food or liquids smoothly
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Fatigue during meals
Breathing & Airway Support
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Chronic mouth breathing
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Snoring or noisy breathing during sleep
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Difficulty sustaining nasal breathing
Oral Habits
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Thumb sucking, pacifier use, or nail biting
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Habits that affect oral development and muscle balance
Feeding & Chewing
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Limited or inefficient chewing patterns
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Preference for soft foods
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Difficulty transitioning textures
Speech & Functional Coordination
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Speech differences related to tongue posture or oral muscle coordination
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Reduced efficiency during speaking or eating
Specialized Expertise
Myofunctional therapy at Speech Solutions is provided by clinicians with specialized training in evaluating and treating orofacial myofunctional patterns. Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of oral and facial muscle function and emphasizes thoughtful treatment planning and collaboration with other professionals when appropriate.
Our clinicians have advanced training in areas including:
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Orofacial muscle development
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Breathing patterns and resting posture
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Feeding and swallowing coordination
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Oral habits and myofunctional needs
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Speech sound development
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Tongue- and lip-tie considerations
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Orthodontic concerns and post-treatment relapse
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Collaborative care with dental, medical, and orthodontic providers
FAQs
Therapy plans are individualized based on each person’s needs.
Don't Navigate Alone
If concerns about breathing, feeding, oral habits, or oral muscle function are affecting comfort or development, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to listen, answer questions, and help guide next steps.
