Midwest Myofunctional Specialists

12/19/2025

Kids benefit from myofunctional therapy to support proper tongue and jaw function, clear speech, healthy swallowing, and confident smiles!

12/17/2025

Adults pursue myofunctional therapy for many reasons, like better sleep, improved breathing, clearer speech, and overall oral health—small changes, big impact!

12/16/2025

The holiday season is full of joy, celebration, and… tempting treats! While we love this time of year, it can also bring habits that challenge oral health and myofunctional therapy progress.

12/12/2025

Holiday stress doesn’t just affect your mind—it can impact your orofacial health too! Increased jaw tension, teeth grinding, and mouth breathing are common when stress levels rise. Take a moment to relax your jaw, breathe through your nose, and check in with your oral posture. Your airway and smile will thank you!

12/12/2025

The holidays can be tough for anyone with ARFID, but mealtime doesn’t have to be stressful!

12/10/2025

The holiday season is full of joy, celebration, and… tempting treats! While we love this time of year, it can also bring habits that challenge oral health and myofunctional therapy progress. Check out our tips for being mindful of your oral muscles while enjoying the season. https://www.midwestmyofunctional.com/post/holiday-habits-that-can-harm-or-help-your-oral-muscles

12/04/2025

At Midwest Myofunctional Specialists, we take a gentle, supportive approach to help children transition away from these habits while strengthening the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue for lifelong healthy function.

12/03/2025

If your child is a limited eater or struggles with feeding, early support can make a big difference in both mealtimes and milestones!

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving season, gratitude is on everyone’s mind — and here at Midwest Myofunctional Specialists, one thing we’re most thankful for is healthy airways and strong oral function!

Good breathing and oral muscle balance do so much more than support speech or smiles — they help us sleep better, focus better, eat better, and live better. Myofunctional therapy helps retrain the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway to work together efficiently — restoring nasal breathing, balance, and stability that lasts a lifetime.

11/21/2025

Tongue ties limit range of motion and can impact daily life activities like speech and feeding.

Did you know? A tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) can impact far more than just speech — it can affect breathing, feeding, sleep, and overall oral function.

👶 For infants, restricted tongue movement can make breastfeeding difficult, leading to poor latch, maternal discomfort, and inadequate feeding.

🍽️ For children and adults, it can contribute to difficulty chewing, swallowing, and maintaining oral hygiene — as well as improper tongue posture, which may lead to mouth breathing and malocclusion.

😴 During sleep, a restricted tongue may rest low in the mouth, contributing to mouth breathing and disrupted sleep patterns.

Tongue-tie is a structural issue with functional consequences — but with proper diagnosis and treatment, long-term improvements in breathing, sleep, and oral function are possible.

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