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Offering Myofunctional Therapy services to improve nasal breathing and proper tongue posture

11/06/2025

Did you know that breathing through your mouth can have serious negative effects on your health?
•Increased risk of tooth decay
•poor posture and improper facial growth
•restless sleep
•swollen tonsils and adenoids
•decreased oxygen intake
•crowded teeth
If you notice your child breathing through their mouth, reach out to us today. We’re here to help! www.heartlandmyo.com

10/21/2025

If your child has trouble focusing or seems easily distracted, it might not be what you think.

Research shows that children who breathe through their mouth instead of their nose often experience restless sleep and lower oxygen levels.

When the brain doesn’t rest deeply at night, it has to work harder during the day to stay alert. The result can look a lot like inattention or hyperactivity.

Before assuming your child has a behavior or focus problem, it’s worth looking at how they breathe and sleep. Sometimes the solution isn’t about discipline or medication.

If your child mouth breathes, myofunctional therapy helps to address this. Reach out to see how we can help your child sleep better! www.heartlandmyo.com

10/13/2025

If your child has had their tonsils or adenoids removed, you’ve probably been told the problem is solved. Breathing should get easier, sleep should improve, and you can finally relax.

BUT here’s something most parents aren’t told - creating more space in the airway doesn’t automatically create function. IF the muscles, tongue, and breathing patterns stay the same, the old symptoms often come back.

That’s why so many families still see mouth breathing, snoring, or sleep struggles after surgery, maybe even months later.

The space is there, but the body doesn’t know how to use it. This is where myofunctional therapy can help! We help retrain the brain and muscles HOW to function now that the obstacle of the tonsils and/or adenoids are out of the way!

Reach out with any questions and see how we can help your child breathe better! www.heartlandmyo.com

08/27/2025

If you said yes to any of these questions, your child will likely benefit from Myofunctional therapy to establish healthy habits while they are young and set them up for proper growth and development. We are here to help! www.heartlandmyo.com

08/14/2025

Hello! 👋 Let us reintroduce ourselves! We’re Jenny Jolley and Alison Freidel at Heartland Myo, and we’re here to help your child breathe better, sleep better, and live better—one muscle at a time. Myofunctional therapy focuses on the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway, supporting proper breathing, swallowing, and oral posture. Whether you’re here for help with your child’s snoring, grinding, or restless sleep, or just want to improve their overall wellness, we’re passionate about creating personalized, evidence-based plans that fit your life. If you’ve been curious about what we do—or if it’s been a while since you last connected—now’s the perfect time to say hello again.

06/23/2025

If you still have questions about whether your child would benefit from myofunctional therapy, please reach out to Jenny or Alison!

Both can be reached via email or phone. This information is located on our website, along with a lot more information about myofunctional therapy!

www.heartlandmyo.com

06/17/2025

Let me guess… you thought that would say “face.”
But your child’s mouth and facial muscles do so much more than just smile.

When these muscles aren’t working properly, it can impact their growth, airway, and long-term health.
They influence:
• Tooth decay risk, crowded teeth, and bite alignment
• Jaw growth and development
• Congestion, speech, and even focus
• Breathing, swallowing, and sleep quality

Muscles adapt to how they’re used—so dysfunction can lead to more dysfunction over time.
Myofunctional Therapy helps retrain these muscles to work the right way, supporting healthy function and development.

Are you ready to help shape your child’s future health?
We’re here to help. ❤️
Heartland Myofunctional Therapy
🌐 www.heartlandmyo.com

06/06/2025

Nasal breathing is about more than just oxygen — it’s essential for healthy growth and development.

Mouth breathing in children isn’t “just a phase.” Left unaddressed, it can affect :
-jaw development
-sleep quality
-attention and learning
-behavior and mood
-immune health

The good news? Early support makes a big difference.

At Heartland Myo, we help uncover the why behind mouth breathing and offer gentle, effective solutions to guide children toward lifelong nasal breathing and wellness.

Let’s support healthier futures — one breath at a time.
www.heartlandmyo.com

06/04/2025

Why does your child’s tongue posture matter?

The position of the tongue plays a HUGE role in the growth and development of the jaw AND airway!

Nasal breathing in childhood literally shapes the airway and face. It supports proper growth, healthy sleep, and brain development. Tongue posture goes hand in hand with nasal breathing. Have you ever tried to breathe through your mouth with your tongue suctioned to the roof of your mouth? HINT: you can’t!

Myofunctional therapy helps by addressing tongue function, improving overall facial muscle tone, and helping with proper breathing, chewing, and swallowing.

Want to learn more about how to support your child’s breathing, sleep, and development? Contact Heartland Myo!

www.heartlandmyo.com

05/28/2025

What is Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB)?

Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) is a general term that refers to a group of conditions characterized by abnormal breathing patterns during sleep. These disorders can lead to interrupted or poor-quality sleep and may affect overall health, mood, and daytime functioning.

The Fairest 6 is a functional airway evaluation screening tool that helps identify potential red flags for pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). It enables early identification of airway-related issues that can affect sleep quality, behavior, facial development, and overall health in children. Early detection allows for timely interventions, such as myofunctional therapy, orthodontic treatment, or ENT referrals.

Parents, if you answer yes to 1 or 2 of the following, your child is already on the spectrum of mild sleep disordered breathing.

Schedule a comprehensive evaluation today to see if your child would benefit from a natural, holistic, airway-minded approach-->myofunctional therapy! www.heartlandmyo.com

05/21/2025

Snoring in kids isn’t just noisy – it could be a sign of sleep-disordered breathing, which can affect their overall health, development, and behavior.

Myofunctional therapy helps address improper tongue posture, breathing habits, and muscle function, all of which contribute to better sleep and healthier growth.

Benefits for kids include:
✔️ Improved sleep quality
✔️ Enhanced focus and behavior
✔️ Support for facial development
✔️ Better overall health and well-being

Don’t let sleep issues impact your child’s day-to-day life. Reach out to learn how myofunctional therapy can help your child rest easy and thrive! www.heartlandmyo.com

05/14/2025

The American Dental Association (ADA) encourages all dentists to screen for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).

Mouth breathing, tongue ties, and poor jaw development impact far more than teeth. These issues affect sleep, behavior, focus, speech, posture, and lifelong health. The earlier you catch it, the easier it is to address.

Is your dentist asking about sleep?

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