Conditions

Conditions we work with.

Educational, not diagnostic. Each condition page explains what the condition is, how myofunctional therapy may help, what to expect, and when to see a provider.

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Mouth breathing

When the default mode of breathing is through the mouth rather than the nose, often the tongue is resting low and the lips are apart.

Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)

A restrictive lingual frenulum that limits tongue mobility. Can affect feeding, speech, swallow, and rest posture.

Snoring

Often a sign of sleep-disordered breathing. Myofunctional therapy addresses the muscle tone side of the airway.

TMJ disorders

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction — jaw pain, clicking, limited opening. Often linked to clenching, grinding, and tongue posture.

Tongue thrust

A swallow pattern where the tongue pushes forward against or between the teeth. Common in children; can persist in adults.

Thumb sucking & oral habits

Persistent non-nutritive sucking habits that affect palate shape, tongue posture, and dental alignment.

Sleep-disordered breathing

A spectrum that includes snoring, upper airway resistance, and obstructive sleep apnea. Myofunctional therapy is part of a multi-disciplinary approach.

Dental crowding & orthodontic relapse

When teeth crowd or shift after orthodontics, the cause often includes tongue and lip posture as much as anatomy.

Clenching & grinding

Often a stress-and-posture pattern. Myofunctional therapy targets the muscle habits that drive it.

Swallowing difficulties

Dysphagia or atypical swallow patterns that affect comfort, nutrition, and dental health.

Not sure where you fit?

Call (502) 901-8089 and tell us what's going on. We'll let you know whether myofunctional therapy is the right place to start.

How we may help