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Learn the importance of myofunctional therapy and how it can benefit you and your family.
What is myofunctional therapy?
Myofunctional therapy is a gentle, exercise-based program that helps retrain the muscles of the mouth, tongue, and face to work the way they’re meant to. These simple, fun exercises can improve breathing, swallowing, chewing, and even sleep. Many families find that therapy not only helps with habits like mouth breathing or tongue thrust, but also supports better focus, energy, and overall health. It’s a natural, non-invasive way to create lasting changes that benefit children, teens, and adults alike.
Recognize the signs of a mouth disorder
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Mouth breathing – relying on the mouth instead of the nose for breathing.
Tongue thrust – pushing the tongue forward during swallowing or speech.
Open mouth posture – lips apart, tongue resting low, rather than resting on the palate.
Thumb or finger sucking habits – prolonged sucking habits that affect oral development.
Low tongue posture – tongue resting on the bottom of the mouth instead of the roof.
Difficulty chewing or swallowing – inefficient or uncoordinated patterns.
Speech concerns – lisping or other articulation issues related to tongue placement.
Snoring, teeth grinding or sleep-disordered breathing – disruptions in breathing during rest.
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Myofunctional therapy is tailored to each person’s unique needs. Treatment usually involves a series of simple, fun exercises designed to strengthen and retrain the muscles of the mouth, tongue, and face.
Infant assessments and treatments
While I do not provide treatment for infants, I am able to assess babies for tongue, lip, and buccal ties. If a concern is identified, I can refer you to a qualified doctor who can provide the appropriate care. This allows families to get expert guidance early, ensuring healthy oral development from the start.
Treatment Plans
Each plan is created based on the initial consultation and assessed myofunctional therapy needs.
Complimentary Myofunctional Screening
FREE
Up to 30 minutes
The complimentary screening gives prospective clients or parents an opportunity to discuss their concerns, learn more about myofunctional therapy, ask questions, and determine whether a Comprehensive Myofunctional Evaluation is an appropriate next step.
The screening may include discussion of concerns related to breathing, oral habits, tongue posture, swallowing, sleep, dental or orthodontic development, oral restrictions, and other symptoms commonly associated with orofacial myofunctional disorders.
The Complimentary Screening Includes:
Discussion of the client’s primary concerns
General review of symptoms
Opportunity to ask questions about myofunctional therapy
Explanation of the evaluation and treatment proccess
Determination of whether a Comprehensive Evaluation is recommended
Important: The complimentary screening is not a formal clinical evaluation. It does not include comprehensive measurements, diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, or a written report.
Comprehensive Myofunctional Screening
$199
Approximately 60-90 minutes
A Comprehensive Myofunctional Evaluation is required before beginning a myofunctional therapy or Habit Elimination Program.
The purpose of the evaluation is to identify whether orofacial myofunctional disorders are present and determine the most appropriate course of treatment.
The Evaluation May Include Assessment Of:
Tongue resting posture
Tongue mobility and function
Lip seal and oral rest posture
Nasal versus oral breathing patterns
Swallowing function
Chewing and oral coordination
Facial muscle recruitment and compensatory patterns
Oral structures and palate development
Lingual and labial frenulum function
Relevant dental and orthodontic findings
Airway and sleep-related concerns
Relevant health history
Clinical photographs, videos, and measurements when appropriate
Following the Evaluation, the Client Receives:
Written evaluation report
Assessment findings
Individualized treatment recommendations
Therapy goals when treatment is indicated
Recommendations for referrals to other healthcare providers when appropriate
Recommended treatment program and anticipated course of therapy
Completion of the evaluation does not obligate the client to enroll in therapy.
Comprehensive Myofunctional Therapy
Ages 5-15
$2,250
Up to 15 therapy appointments approximately 30 minutes each.
This comprehensive program is designed for children with diagnosed orofacial myofunctional disorders.
Therapy is individualized based on evaluation findings and may address oral resting posture, tongue function, nasal breathing, lip seal, swallowing, chewing, oral coordination, facial muscle compensation, oral habits, and other functional concerns.
Treatment for younger clients is developmentally appropriate and typically includes parent or caregiver involvement to support consistent home practice.
Program May Address:
Correct tongue resting posture
Lip seal
Nasal breathing
Tongue strength and coordination
Swallow retraining
Chewing and bolus formation
Oral and facial muscle function
Reduction of compensatory muscle patterns
Oral habit elimination when indicated
Pre- and post-frenectomy therapy when appropriate
Functional support during dental or orthodontic development
Long-term stabilization of corrected oral function
The program includes up to 15 thirty-minute therapy appointments. Not every client will require all 15 appointments.
If additional therapy is clinically recommended after the 15 included appointments have been completed, additional appointments are billed at $150 per 30-minute session.
The $199 Comprehensive Evaluation is billed separately and is not included in the program fee.
Habit Elimination Program
$300 per month
Monthly
The Habit Elimination Program is a focused program for clients whose primary concern is a persistent oral habit, such as thumb sucking, finger sucking, prolonged pacifier use, or another oral habit that may negatively affect oral and facial development.
A Comprehensive Myofunctional Evaluation is required before enrollment.
The evaluation is necessary because persistent oral habits may occur alongside other orofacial myofunctional disorders. If the evaluation determines that the habit is the primary concern and no additional significant OMDs require comprehensive therapy, the client may proceed with the Habit Elimination Program alone.
The Program May Include:
Individualized habit-elimination strategies
Client and/or parent education
Behavioral strategies
Home exercises and activities
Accountability and motivation strategies
Progress monitoring
Modification of the program based on progress
Ongoing professional support
Program length varies depending on the type and severity of the habit, the client’s age, readiness and motivation, consistency with home recommendations, and individual progress.
If additional orofacial myofunctional disorders are identified during the Comprehensive Evaluation, Habit Elimination may instead be incorporated into a Comprehensive Myofunctional Therapy Program.
Teen & Adult Comprehensive Myofunctional Therapy
Ages 16+
$2,250
Up to 15 therapy appointments approximately 30 minutes each.
This comprehensive program is designed for older teens and adults with diagnosed orofacial myofunctional disorders.
Treatment is individualized according to evaluation findings and may address oral resting posture, tongue function, nasal breathing, swallowing, chewing, oral muscle function, oral habits, orthodontic stability, and other functional concerns.
Older teens and adults are generally able to take greater responsibility for home practice and may progress through therapy differently than younger children.
Program May Address:
Correct tongue resting posture
Lip seal and oral rest posture
Nasal breathing
Tongue strength, mobility, and coordination
Mature swallowing patterns
Chewing efficiency
Reduction of facial muscle compensation
Oral habits when present
Pre- and post-frenectomy therapy when appropriate
Functional support before, during, or after orthodontic treatment
Long-term stabilization and maintenance of corrected oral function
The program includes up to 15 thirty-minute therapy appointments. Not every client will require all 15 appointments.
If additional therapy is clinically recommended after the 15 included appointments have been completed, additional appointments are billed at $150 per 30-minute session.
The $199 Comprehensive Evaluation is billed separately and is not included in the program fee.
Additional
Myofunctional Therapy
$150 per appointment
Appointments are approximately 30 minutes each.
The Comprehensive Myofunctional Therapy Program includes up to 15 appointments.
If continued therapy is clinically recommended after the 15 included appointments have been completed, additional appointments will be billed individually at $150 per 30-minute appointment.
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What to Expect
from an Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of breathing, oral resting posture, tongue mobility, chewing, swallowing, muscle function, and oral habits
An individualized therapy plan designed to improve oral resting posture, breathing, muscle coordination, and functional patterns.
Education to build healthy, long‑term habits
Collaboration with dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare providers as needed
A step‑by‑step approach that supports lasting changes in function and overall wellness
Client Transformations
Real results from customized therapy plans at Myofunctional Therapy of Southwest Kansas.
FAQs
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It’s a gentle, exercise-based program that retrains the muscles of the mouth, tongue, and face to support better breathing, swallowing, speaking, and sleeping.
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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) involve improper function or imbalance of the oral and facial muscles.
Disorders can include:
Mouth breathing
Tongue thrust or incorrect swallowing
patternsLow or forward tongue rest posture
Open‑mouth resting posture
Thumb‑sucking or oral habits
Tongue‑tie related functional issues
Difficulty chewing or managing certain
texturesDrooling or poor lip seal
Snoring or disrupted sleep
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Children, teens, and adults may benefit—especially those who struggle with mouth breathing, tongue thrust, snoring, speech concerns, or sleep issues.
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Every person is different, but most therapy programs last several months, with simple exercises to practice at home between visits.
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Not at all! Exercises are designed to be fun, age-appropriate, and easy to fit into daily routines.
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No referral is required—families can contact us directly to schedule an appointment.
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We do not accept insurance, but we offer affordable treatment plans that can accommodate most budgets.
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Your first appointment includes a thorough assessment of oral and facial muscles, breathing, and swallowing patterns, followed by a personalized plan and guidance on exercises to start at home.
The evidence speaks for itself.
Studies show the many benefits of myofunctional therapy and how mouth disorders can effect overall health. Here’s just a few examples.
Revision Lingual Frenotomy Improves Patient-Reported Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Prospective Cohort Study
Snoring in kids linked to behavioral problems by Harvard Health Publishing
Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Syndrome from Childhood to Old-Age
Myofunctional therapy improves adherence to continuous positive airway pressure treatment
Short Lingual Frenulum and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
Prevalence and persistence of sleep disordered breathing symptoms in young children: a 6-year population-based cohort study
Continuous positive airway pressure therapy in obstuctive sleep apnea: benefits and alternatives
Myofunctional Therapy
for the whole family
We offer customized plans to improve overall health and wellness for children and adults.