Tongue Thrust & Myofunctional Therapy in South Florida
Tongue thrust and oral myofunctional disorders can affect your child's speech clarity, swallowing, dental alignment, and facial development. Our targeted therapy retrains oral muscle patterns to support proper function — often in coordination with your child's orthodontist or dentist.
What It Is
Myofunctional therapy addresses disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth. Tongue thrust — where the tongue pushes forward against or between the teeth during swallowing, speaking, or at rest — is the most common myofunctional disorder in children. Left untreated, it can affect dental alignment, speech clarity, and swallowing efficiency.
Our myofunctional therapy uses a systematic exercise program to retrain tongue and lip resting posture, swallowing patterns, and breathing habits. Sessions are structured yet engaging, with exercises that become part of your child's daily routine for lasting results.
Is This Right for Your Child?
This service may be a great fit if any of the following sound familiar:
What to Expect
Orofacial Assessment
We evaluate tongue resting posture, swallowing pattern, lip seal, breathing, and any related speech sound errors.
Exercise Program Design
We create a progressive exercise program tailored to your child's specific myofunctional needs and developmental level.
Weekly Sessions
Sessions focus on tongue, lip, and jaw exercises that build new muscle memory, along with speech sound practice if needed.
Daily Home Practice
Consistent daily exercises (5-10 minutes) between sessions are essential for retraining muscle patterns. We make the exercises fun and age-appropriate.
Our Approach
Conditions We Treat
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about tongue thrust & myofunctional therapy
Tongue Thrust & Myofunctional Therapy by Location
We provide in-home sessions throughout South Florida
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Pediatric Speech & Language Evaluations
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Online Teletherapy
Receive the same expert, play-based speech therapy from anywhere in Florida through secure, interactive video sessions.
Ready to Help Your Child Communicate with Confidence?
Every child deserves to be heard. Book a free consultation to discuss your child's needs and learn how we can help.