Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy · Sandy Springs, GA
Myofunctional Therapy
The way your child breathes, swallows, and rests their tongue shapes the development of their face, airway, and speech. Myofunctional therapy retrains these patterns before they cause lasting structural consequences.
Evidence-based care from Amanda Smith, MS, CCC-SLP — 10+ years of clinical experience in Sandy Springs, GA.
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Correct Tongue Posture
Tongue thrust and low resting posture narrow the palate over time. Targeted exercises restore the tongue to the correct position, supporting proper facial and airway development.
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Nasal Breathing Habits
Mouth breathing bypasses the body's natural filtration system and disrupts sleep quality. We retrain nasal breathing at rest and during sleep.
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Orthodontic Stability
Myofunctional therapy addresses the root muscular cause of many alignment issues. Combined with orthodontic treatment, results are more stable and less likely to relapse.
How It Works
What to Expect
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Orofacial Evaluation
We assess tongue posture, breathing pattern, lip seal, swallowing function, and oral motor strength to build a complete functional profile.
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Customized Exercise Program
Your program targets the specific patterns identified in the evaluation — tongue posture, lip seal, nasal breathing, swallow retraining.
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Weekly Sessions + Daily Home Practice
Sessions guide you through the exercise progression. The real change happens at home — we equip you with a clear daily routine.
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Progress Milestones & Discharge
We track functional milestones throughout therapy and discharge patients when healthy patterns are established and consistently maintained.
Is This Right for You?
This Therapy Helps With:
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Mouth breathing during the day or while sleeping
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Tongue thrust (tongue pushing forward during swallowing)
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Low tongue resting posture (tongue on floor of mouth)
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Open-mouth resting posture
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Articulation errors involving /s/, /z/, /l/, /r/, or /th/
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Orthodontic relapse or teeth that keep shifting after treatment
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Snoring, sleep-disordered breathing, or pediatric sleep apnea
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History of prolonged pacifier, thumb, or bottle use
Most children are ready by age 5-6 when they can follow structured exercises. Earlier intervention is generally better as patterns are easier to correct before they become habitual.
Most patients complete the full program in 6-9 months depending on severity and daily practice consistency. Sessions are typically weekly or bi-weekly.
No referral is required. We actively collaborate with orthodontists and pediatric dentists when co-treatment is appropriate.
Yes. Adults benefit from myofunctional therapy for snoring, sleep-disordered breathing, TMJ issues, and post-orthodontic stability.
Coverage varies by insurer. Myofunctional therapy is sometimes covered under speech-language pathology benefits. We recommend verifying your coverage before scheduling.
Find Out If Myofunctional Therapy Is Right for You
Schedule an orofacial myofunctional evaluation at our Sandy Springs clinic. We serve patients of all ages, in person and virtually.
