Myofunctional Therapy for Kids
Helping little smiles and breathers sail smoothly through life. One wave and one breath at a time.
Pediatric Myofunctional Therapy in South Jersey
Myofunctional therapy focuses on the muscles and movement patterns of the mouth, tongue and face. It can help children improve tongue posture, nasal breathing, swallowing, chewing and other oral functions that affect everyday life. At Low Tied LLC, Alexis provides individualized pediatric myofunctional therapy for children with concerns such as mouth breathing, snoring or restless sleep, tongue thrust, prolonged thumb sucking or pacifier use, picky eating, teeth grinding and oral function concerns related to orthodontic treatment. Every child is different, so therapy is tailored to their individual needs and may include collaboration with dentists, orthodontists and other healthcare providers when appropriate.
Your child may benefit from myofunctional therapy if they:
Mouth Breathing
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Tongue Thrust
Snoring or Restless Sleep
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Frequent Dental Issues or Orthodontic Concerns
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Thumb Sucking or Prolonged Pacifier Use
Tongue or Lip Tie Concerns
How I Can Help
Comprehensive Myofunctional Assessment
A detailed evaluation of oral function, tongue posture, breathing patterns, swallowing, chewing and oral habits to help identify functional concerns and guide an individualized therapy plan.
Individual Therapy Sessions
One on one myofunctional therapy designed around your child’s needs, with exercises that support healthy tongue posture, breathing, swallowing and oral function.
Pre-and Post-Frenectomy Support
Support before and after a tongue or lip tie release to help improve oral function, feeding patterns and coordination, with collaboration among your child’s providers when appropriate.
Parent Education &
Support
Clear guidance for parents so you understand what we are working on, why it matters and how to support your child’s progress at home.
