Pediatric Myofunctional Therapy
Supporting healthy oral function, breathing, sleep, feeding, and development from an early age.
Children can develop oral habits and functional patterns that affect how they breathe, sleep, eat, swallow, and develop. Pediatric myofunctional therapy focuses on identifying these patterns and helping children develop healthier, more functional habits.
Pediatric Myofunctional Therapy
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Healthy Breathing
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Oral Function
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Sleep Support
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Healthy Development
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Pediatric Myofunctional Therapy ✳︎ Healthy Breathing ✳︎ Oral Function ✳︎ Sleep Support ✳︎ Healthy Development *
How I Can Help
Depending on your child’s individual needs, therapy may address:
Oral-motor function
Tongue posture and function
Nasal breathing
Sleep and breathing patterns
Oral habits that may affect dental development
Swallowing patterns
Chewing and feeding skills
Oral rest posture and muscle coordination
Early functional development
What Might Bring a Parent to My Practice?
You may consider an evaluation if your child:
Frequently breathes through their mouth
Snores or has restless sleep
Sleeps with their mouth open
Has difficulty keeping their lips together at rest
Has a forward or atypical tongue posture
Has difficulty chewing or swallowing
Has persistent oral habits such as thumb/finger sucking
Has a narrow palate or other concerns with oral development
Is receiving orthodontic treatment or preparing for orthodontics
Has difficulty with certain oral-motor tasks
Has concerns related to sleep, breathing, or airway development
A Team Approach
Pediatric myofunctional therapy is often most effective when it is part of a collaborative approach. When appropriate, I may work alongside your child's dentist, orthodontist, pediatrician, speech-language pathologist, or other healthcare providers.
My goal is not to treat one isolated symptom, but to understand how your child's oral function, breathing, habits, and development may be connected.
The first step is a comprehensive evaluation to look at your child's oral structures, muscle function, breathing patterns, oral rest posture, swallowing, and relevant habits.
If therapy is appropriate, we will create an individualized plan that is age-appropriate, engaging, and designed to fit into your child's everyday routine.
Get In Touch
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