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Myofunctional therapy for Jeffersonville, IN families

Jeffersonville and the rest of Southern Indiana, just across the Ohio River is about 10 miles from 502 MYO's office at 8403 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville — roughly a 15 min drive via the Clark Memorial Bridge (US-31) or the Lewis and Clark Bridge (SR-265) from Jeffersonville to Louisville. Families from Clark County and surrounding areas come to us for myofunctional evaluations and therapy that local dental, ENT, and pediatric offices typically don't offer in-house.

By Gina Sabbak, RDH — Myofunctional Therapist · Last reviewed: 2026-09-12

What we help with

502 MYO is a specialty myofunctional therapy practice, not a general dental office. We work on the muscle, posture, and habit side of oral function for both children and adults. The most common reasons Jeffersonville-area families see us:

• Mouth breathing in children (and the downstream effects on sleep, facial development, and behavior)
• Tongue-tie — pre- and post-frenectomy therapy for infants, kids, and adults
• Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing — snoring, restless sleep, mouth breathing at night, daytime fatigue
• Adult snoring and mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea — as adjunct to CPAP or as an alternative for patients who can't tolerate CPAP
• Habit elimination — thumb sucking, tongue thrust, atypical swallow patterns
• Pre- and post-orthodontic support — coordinated care with orthodontists in Louisville and Jeffersonville
• TMJ symptoms and clenching/grinding when the underlying driver is muscle posture

Common concerns from Jeffersonville families

Jeffersonville parents and adults call us about a narrow set of issues. If you recognize any of the patterns below, a myofunctional evaluation is a good next step.

Snoring and mouth breathing in Clark County kids

Mouth breathing at night, audible snoring, and restless sleep are common referral reasons from Jeffersonville pediatricians and family dentists. These patterns are usually driven by a combination of nasal obstruction, tongue posture, and habit. Myofunctional therapy addresses the muscle-and-habit side, which is what keeps the problem coming back after an ENT clears the airway or an orthodontist expands the palate. We coordinate care with ENTs and pediatric dentists in the Jeffersonville – Louisville corridor so the whole airway team is on the same page.

Tongue-tie in Jeffersonville infants, children, and adults

Whether you're a Jeffersonville mom struggling to breastfeed a tongue-tied newborn, a Jeffersonville parent weighing whether to release your kindergartener's tongue-tie, or a Jeffersonville adult who just learned in your 40s or 50s that the symptoms you've had for decades (jaw pain, sleep issues, mouth breathing, neck tension) are downstream of an unreleased tongue-tie — we work with you. We provide pre- and post-frenectomy therapy; we do not perform the release itself (that's a pediatric dentist, ENT, or oral surgeon's role), but the therapy on either side is what makes the release work.

TMJ symptoms for Jeffersonville adults

Clicking, popping, locking, morning jaw pain, clenching, grinding, and head/neck tension are frequent reasons Jeffersonville adults end up at 502 MYO. When the underlying driver is muscle posture and tongue position (rather than joint pathology), myofunctional therapy can substantially reduce or eliminate the symptoms. When the joint itself is the problem, we refer you to a Louisville TMJ specialist for imaging and a co-management plan.

What a first visit looks like

The first visit is a 60-minute in-person evaluation at our Louisville office. We map the way your tongue, lips, jaw, and airway are working together, identify the muscle and habit patterns that may be contributing to the concern that brought you in, and write up a clear plan at the end of the visit. You leave knowing exactly what's happening and what (if anything) to do about it.

Most patients come back weekly for therapy sessions of 30-45 minutes. Some Jeffersonville families batch appointments — one parent drives in for a session, the child stays home, then they switch next week — to reduce driving. We're flexible.

Jeffersonville-area communities we commonly serve

Beyond Jeffersonville proper, we regularly see families from across Clark County and the surrounding region. The route in is straightforward whether you're coming from one of these communities or further out.

• Jeffersonville (downtown riverfront, near the Big Four Bridge ramp)
• Clarksville
• New Albany (downtown)
• Sellersburg
• Charlestown
• Henryville
• Borden
• Corydon
• Georgetown (Floyd County)
• Floyds Knobs
• Galena
• Lanesville

If your community isn't above, give us a call — we likely already have patients driving in from there and can share a route that works.

Driving from Jeffersonville

The most common route is the Clark Memorial Bridge (US-31) or the Lewis and Clark Bridge (SR-265) from Jeffersonville to Louisville. Total drive time is around 15 min outside of rush hour. Plan a little more time for the return trip if your appointment ends between 4 and 6 PM.

Our office is on the south side of Shelbyville Rd near the Big Four Bridge pedestrian entrance on the Louisville side, with plenty of free parking. Get exact directions on our contact page.

Insurance and payment

502 MYO does not bill insurance directly. We provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance carrier for out-of-network reimbursement. Most Jeffersonville patients pay out of pocket and use HSA or FSA funds. The first evaluation is the most expensive visit; weekly therapy sessions are less.

We don't publish exact prices online because the visit length and complexity can vary. Call or text (502) 901-8089 for current rates, or request an evaluation online to start.

Frequently asked questions

Start the conversation

A 60-minute myofunctional evaluation is the right place to begin. We'll look at everything, talk through what we find, and write up a plan together — whether that plan is therapy with us, a referral to a specialist closer to Jeffersonville, or a recommendation to monitor and revisit later.

Call or text (502) 901-8089 or request an evaluation online.

This page is educational and informational. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider. Suspected sleep apnea in particular requires evaluation by a sleep medicine provider before any dental or myofunctional treatment plan begins.