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Laura Foster, MS, CCC/SLP
Certified Myofunctional Therapist®
Myofunctional and Speech Therapy in West Virginia and Pennsylvania

02/26/2026

A year ago, with a deep breath and a prayer, I took a big leap into the unknown.
When I first started learning about myofunctional therapy, I had no idea how deeply it would change the way I see airway health, function, and the body as a whole. But once I knew better… I just had to do better.

Thank you to every family who has trusted me with your airway health journey. Thank you to the providers who collaborate, refer, and believe in a team approach. And thank you to my family, who supported me when this was just a dream on my heart. The best is yet to come!

02/24/2026

Moms… you know.
You bring up mouth breathing.
“He’s fine.”
You mention teeth grinding.
“She’ll grow out of it.”
You ask about snoring.
“That’s so cute.”
You share concerns about focus, big emotions, constant movement…
“Here’s a medication.”
And you leave thinking…
🤍 But something still doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the truth: most providers are doing their best with the tools they’ve been given. And myofunctional therapy simply isn’t in most toolboxes. It’s not typically covered in medical or dental training in a meaningful way.

But it’s in mine.

Because mouth breathing, teeth grinding, snoring, night time accidents, and snoring aren’t random.

They can point to:
• Poor tongue posture
• Low oral muscle tone
• Sleep-disordered breathing
• Inadequate oxygenation at night
• Nervous system dysregulation from fragmented sleep
When we improve oral rest posture, nasal breathing, and muscle function, we often see:
✨ Better sleep
✨ Better focus
✨ Fewer behavioral concerns
✨ Less grinding
✨ More regulated kids
It’s not about blaming providers.
It’s about adding a missing piece.

If your gut is telling you there’s more to the story — you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. Let’s start on the path to a healthier future!

02/12/2026

These teeth belong to one of our amazing 8 year old clients. These two 3D scans were taken 6 months apart.

No orthodontics.
No appliances.
No surgery.

The only intervention was myofunctional therapy — and this was a fully virtual client!

What changed?
👉 Oral posture
👉 Tongue position
👉 Muscle balance and function
And when muscles change, the forces on the bones change.
Bones are living tissue. They respond to the environment they’re placed in. Constant, low-level muscular forces — from the tongue, lips, cheeks, and jaw — matter so more than people realize.
You’re not just looking at teeth here.
You’re looking at a system adapting to improved function.
This is why I’m always saying:
Muscles drive form. Function shapes structure.
And yes — this happened through a screen 💻
Myofunctional therapy isn’t “just exercises.”
It’s changing the inputs that shape the face.
Small daily habits can lead to big results! 👅💪🦷

01/27/2026

If your child snores, mouth breathes, is a picky eater, struggles with congestion, or has crowded teeth or ADHD concerns—you’re not imagining things, and you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. I was told "He will grow out of it."

Many of these “separate” issues are actually connected, and myofunctional therapy can be the way to put all of these pieces together.

I’d love to meet you and share what I wish I had known sooner so you can help set your child up for better sleep, breathing, and long-term success.

Join me at the WV Homeschool Convention, where I will be presenting at 4:00PM, or stop by my vendor table to chat. I look forward to meeting you! 🧩💛

01/10/2026

Think myofunctional therapy is just for kids? Think again.
At @71 years old, this client stopped snoring through targeted oral and airway exercises.
🛑 Age is not a barrier.
✔️ Change is possible.
If snoring, mouth breathing, or poor sleep are still part of your life—let’s talk. I’d love to help you get better sleep in 2026!

12/16/2025

It’s always bittersweet when a client “graduates” from their course of myofunctional therapy, but LOOK at these results! 😍 This 7 year old is breathing and sleeping so much better!

12/10/2025

✨
A 2025 study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that upper airway volume actually predicts brain structure and cognitive performance in adolescents.
In other words…
🌬️ How well a child breathes shapes how well their brain develops.
The study highlights what we see every day in myofunctional therapy:
➡️ 1 in 10 kids experience sleep-disordered breathing
➡️ Untreated SDB is linked to poor cognition, weaker executive function, and academic struggles
➡️ Airway health isn’t just about sleep — it’s about the developing brain
When the airway is compromised, the brain has to work harder. When we improve nasal breathing, tongue posture, and oral function… kids often experience clearer thinking, better focus, and calmer behavior.
This is why early airway intervention matters.
This is why myofunctional therapy matters. 💙
If your child snores, mouth-breathes, struggles with attention, or seems “tired but wired,” let’s take a deeper look. Their airway might be telling a story their behavior can’t explain.
📩 DM to schedule an evaluation!

10/30/2025

If you struggle with jaw pain, headaches, or TMJ discomfort — there’s hope.
At Family First Myology, we have completed specialized training to offer the latest, most effective techniques for TMJ relief.
Let’s help you restore comfort, alignment, and confidence in your smile. 💫

10/24/2025

This adult came to me with complaints of mouth breathing/snoring, daytime sleepiness, and TMJ pain. After only 10 sessions, check out her results! 🤩
Do any of these symptoms resonate with you? Think of how much better you could feel before the busy Christmas season!

10/18/2025

What an incredible day with the Roar Sports Flag Football All-Star Games! 🏈⭐ I’m proud to be a sponsor along with No Boundaries and Subway, supporting these hardworking athletes. Excited to stay involved and continue building strong connections with the amazing families in our community. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪

10/12/2025

Let’s work together to stop the grinding!

09/18/2025

Friends and colleagues in PA - I am looking forward to expanding my practice to the Keystone State. Reach out if you have any questions about how myofunctional therapy could improve your life! 🎉

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