Lingua Speech, Swallow, and Voice Services LLC

04/13/2026

The truth is prolonged thumb sucking is communication. Trust me, I would know. I am a braces twice thumb sucked til 12 years old oral myofunctional therapist.

It’s comfort, regulation, habit… and often a quiet signal that the mouth and airway are working a little harder than they should.

Many kids turn to their thumb because it helps them feel grounded, keeps their tongue busy when it’s not resting on the palate, or even opens the airway just enough to feel “right.” When you understand why their body is asking for that support, everything about the next step becomes clearer.

This guide helps you decode the need underneath the habit — from oral posture to airway patterns to nervous system regulation — and gives you a gentle, realistic plan to help your child shift toward healthier patterns.

No shame. No battles. No “just stop.” No nail polish or ill flavored thumb vinegar ( ew).
Just connection, clarity, and a step‑by‑step approach that actually works for real families.

“See You Later, Thumb” is now available. Head to our website > education and events > digital products.

A calmer, more supported path forward starts here.

04/10/2026

Repeat after me: removing or altering anatomy does not change habits.

We had an adult patient come in recently — exhausted, frustrated, and confused.
She’d had her tonsils removed years ago as a late teen ( woof, ouch). Prior to that, ear tubes. Then most recently a septoplasty.

Each time she was told, “This should help your breathing.”
Not once did anyone mention oral myofunctional therapy.

She still mouth‑breathed.
Still snored.
Still woke up with jaw tension and a tongue glued to the floor of her mouth.

Because anatomy can be adjusted…
but habits live in the nervous system, the muscles, and the patterns we repeat every day.

When we finally worked together on tongue posture, nasal breathing, and functional patterns, that’s when things started to shift.

Structural changes can support function — but they don’t replace it.
Function has to be trained.

04/10/2026

It’s been a minute since we updated our services information here on Instagram. Since we are a fee for service clinic, we also wanted to provide transparency around pricing!

We see infants, children, and adults.
You can see us in our office in Pittston, PA, in your home in Bucks County, PA, in your home in Montrose, CO or virtually.

Some services are only available virtually and monthly subscriptions are available so that you can save money and make progress ( because therapy is much like going to the gym, you cannot just go once and think it will make a difference !)

As always, more information is available on our website and we are so thankful to be apart of you eat, sleep, speak or breathe better journey.

04/08/2026

We are STOKED for this type of care in NEPA. Dr. Runco has been effortlessly communicating and collaborating with us for oral myofunctional therapy to bring best outcomes to his patients! Dream team 🤝!

A new chapter begins ✨

We’re excited to share the next step in our journey—Runco Perih Orthodontics.

This new name represents growth, partnership, and a shared commitment to the patients and families we care for every day.

While the name is new, everything you love about our office remains the same—our team, our approach, and our dedication to creating confident, healthy smiles.

We’re so grateful for such an amazing community and are excited for what’s ahead!

04/08/2026

Wherever you are, there’s a way to work with us.

Swipe through to see every place Lingua shows up — in person, in your home, in your community, and right on your screen.

Families in NEPA - Doylestown, PA - Montrose, CO and beyond are choosing care that feels personal, evidence‑based, and actually accessible. If you’ve been waiting for the “right” moment to start… this is it.

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Whether it’s feeding, sleep, speech, airway, or oral habits — we meet you where you are.

From Scranton, PA to the Western Slope -
Let’s work together.

04/02/2026

I may never figure out how to fold a fitted sheet… but unraveling the way oral function impacts the jaw with one of our clinicians? That’s my wheelhouse.

Most people have no idea that things like tongue posture, mouth breathing, clenching, swallowing patterns, or limited mobility under the tongue can quietly shape the way the jaw grows, how the face feels, and even how the airway functions. These aren’t “little quirks”—they’re patterns the body adapts to, and over time they can lead to tension, fatigue, headaches, bite changes, and that “why does everything feel tight?” vibe. Ignoring these symptoms can cause major dysfunction that get as serious as needing jaw surgery.

Spending time with providers that understands and is knowledgeable is critical. Myofunctional therapy looks at the why behind those patterns. We help retrain the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway so they work the way they were meant to—gently, functionally, and in harmony with the rest of the body. When those these click the palate grows as it should, the jaw stays wide and stable, and tension is eliminated.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your oral habits or jaw tension have a deeper root, or you’re just curious what myo even is, you’re in the right place.

Evaluations in our office Pittston, PA , in home in Doylestown, PA, in home in the Western Slope of Colorado, or Virtually.

03/16/2026

Join us for a kids yoga workshop hosted by with in our Pittston, PA clinic.

Please register on our website and follow along for more evemts.

03/10/2026

Pittston, we’re back on Friday at 9:45 and we’re ready to PLAY.

Come hang, let your littles explore, chat with our clinician, explore our toys, steal our Wi‑Fi while you work— whatever your soul needs.

Just don’t forget to register 😜

03/09/2026

Embarrassing? Heck yes!!!!

I am so thankful a quick email and an ‘ easy’ fix was the solution and even more thankful for the reminder that I am merely just a human… and to be human is to make mistakes.

Shout out to the sweetest clients ❤️!