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Myo Matters

MyoMatters specializes in Myofunctional Therapy. We work to personalize care for patients of all ages

05/10/2026

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05/04/2026

Open mouth posture isn’t just a habit… it’s a pattern the body adapts around.

When the lips stay apart, the tongue often drops from the palate.

Breathing shifts from the nose to the mouth.
Muscles start working differently.

And over time, that “small” change can influence sleep, facial growth, speech, and overall development.

When we understand what the body is doing, we can gently guide it back toward better function!

05/02/2026

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04/28/2026

Did you know that headaches can stem from myofunctional dysfunction?

04/25/2026

Most kids are handed a sippy cup as a “next step” from the bottle… but from an oral development perspective, it’s actually a step sideways - sometimes even backwards.

Sippy cups are designed to be spill-proof, which usually means a hard spout or valve that a child has to suck on.

This mimics a bottle-like pattern and encourages a forward, low tongue posture. Over time, this can reinforce habits we’r trying to move away from - like mouth breathing, poor lip seal, and an immature swallow pattern.

Open cups, on the other hand, support the way the mouth is meant to function.

When a child drinks from an open cup:
→ The tongue naturally lifts to the palate
→ The lips come together to create a seal
→ The jaw and facial muscles work in a coordinated, functional way
→ There’s no need for a sucking pattern — it becomes more like an adult swallow

This is huge for developing proper oral rest posture (tongue up, lips sealed, nasal breathing) which plays a key role in how the jaws grow, how the teeth come through, and even how a child breathes and sleeps.

Yes, open cups are messier at the start. That’s part of the learning. But with a little support (and maybe a towel nearby), children adapt quickly and what they’re learning is far more valuable than staying dry!

If we are thinking long-term about airway, jaw development, and function… ditching the sippy cup earlier is a small shift that can make a big difference.

04/20/2026

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04/18/2026

Your mouth isn’t just about teeth!

Your mouth is a reflection of how your body is functioning.
When lips rest apart, the tongue sits low, and breathing shifts to the mouth, the body begins to adapt to that pattern.

And while adaptation is clever… it’s not always optimal.

Over time, these patterns can influence:
• How the jaws grow
• The space available for the tongue and airway
• Sleep quality and breathing efficiency
• Facial development and muscle balance

This is why we don’t just look at teeth - we look at function.

Myofunctional therapy works to gently retrain the foundational patterns most people never realise they’ve lost nasal breathing, a relaxed lip seal, and the tongue resting fully up against the palate.

When these key foundations these are in place, the body doesn’t have to compensate.

It can develop, regulate, and function the way it was designed to.

It’s not about perfection.

It’s about giving the body the conditions it needs to thrive!

Address

Davenport, IA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15633450044

Website

http://www.myomatters.com/

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