Concerned About Mumbly Speech or a Lisp?
Lisps and mumbly speech can cause communication breakdowns and lack of self-confidence. Get empowerd through expert guidance, ensuring enhanced clarity and confidence in communication.
We treat a variety of speech problems including, but not limited to:
Lisps
Speech Sound Disorders
Myofunctional Disorders
Voice Disorders
Speech problems can be related to underlying issues of an orofacial myofunctional disorder
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is used to Remediate Tongue Thrust and Myofunctional Disorders
Orofacial Myofunctional Therpay involves oral motor exercises to establish neuromuscular re-patterning of the tongue and facial muscles to achieve proper function for speech, chewing, swallowing and oral rest posture.
Book your Strategy Call today to find out, which program is most suitable for you.
If you’re ready and want to get started with your in-depth evaluation (online or in-person), click “Book Now” to schedule your appointment.
Worried that insurance won’t cover these services? No problem! The “Tongue Thrust Be Gone” program is a fantastic, high-value and low-cost alternative to remediating your tongue thrust. See video for more info.
ONLINE PROGRAM
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"Tongue Thrust Be Gone"
"Tongue Thrust Be Gone" is an innovative 6-month online program specifically designed to address the challenges associated with tongue thrust. It empowers you to tackle tongue thrust head-on.
Client Testimonial: “Our daughter’s speech cleared up, her teeth straightened out and the exercises even closed her overbite….”
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BEFORE
Pre-treatment
AFTER
12 months post-treatment (no orthodontics)
What are Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)?
OMDs develop due to atypical, incorrect patterns of the tongue and facial muscles involved in speech, breathing and swallowing, such as:
Tongue resting on or between teeth
Tongue thrust
Open mouth rest posture
Thumb sucking
Nail and cheek biting
Do you have any concerns about your own or your child’s speech or oral habits? Book your STRATEGY CALL today to find out how to move the needle forward to reach your goal.
Other disorders related to or contributed by OMDs
Speech sound errors (e.g. lisp)
Misalignment of teeth (malocclusion)
Orthodontic relapse
Abnormal jaw growth
Sleep disorders
OMDs may result due to
Airway obstruction (difficulty breathing due to enlarged tonsils/adenoids, allergies, deviated septum)
Detrimental oral habits such as clenching and grinding of teeth, nail biting, thumb and finger sucking,
Physiological or structural abnormalities such as restricted tongue mobility due to tongue-tie (See Frequently Asked Questions about Tongue-Tie)
Developmental delays
Neurological deficits
Goals of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Avoid orthodontic relapse
Develop typical lip and tongue rest postures to support adequate development of dental growth and alignment
Establish nasal breathing
Eliminate harmful oral habits
Establish proper chewing and swallowing patterns
Assist dental stabilization during and/or after orthodontic treatment
Eliminate speech sound errors and distortions
Improve facial symmetry
Increase muscle tone