Myofunctional Spot

Myofunctional Spot Myofunctional Assessment & Treatment
Pre & Post Frenectomy Treatment Birth to Adults

Chronic mouth breathing is not simply a “bad habit.” In both children and adults, it is often associated with altered or...
06/15/2026

Chronic mouth breathing is not simply a “bad habit.” In both children and adults, it is often associated with altered oral resting posture, airway dysfunction, poor sleep quality, and changes in craniofacial development over time.

Low tongue posture and chronic open-mouth posture may contribute to:

• Narrowing of the upper airway
• Retruded jaw development
• Dark circles/facial fatigue
• Teeth grinding/clenching
• Orthodontic relapse
• Poor sleep quality
• Forward head posture
• Attention/behavior concerns in children
• Fatigue and non-restorative sleep in adults

The face develops in response to function. Nasal breathing supports appropriate tongue posture, airway development, facial balance, and more efficient oxygen exchange.

This is why evaluating function matters.

06/10/2026

Post-frenectomy therapy is about far more than moving the tongue. Notice the focus on jaw stabilization while performing lingual exercises.

When the jaw moves to “help” the tongue, the brain reinforces compensation patterns instead of true tongue mobility and strength.

Stable jaw. Independent tongue movement. Better function.

That’s where lasting change happens.

06/06/2026

Can tongue function improve reflux, swallowing and more?

Food or liquid entering the nasal cavity during swallowing is known as nasal regurgitation and may indicate a breakdown in the normal coordination of the swallowing mechanism.

While structural and neurological factors must always be considered, functional deficits involving tongue mobility, tongue posture, oral motor coordination, and swallowing patterns can also contribute to symptoms in some individuals.

In this patient’s case, comprehensive myofunctional therapy focused on improving oral function, strengthening upper airway/pharyngeal muscles, improving tongue mobility, and swallowing mechanics. Following treatment, she reported significant improvement in symptoms that had impacted her daily life.

Myofunctional therapy is not a cure for all causes of nasal regurgitation, but when functional impairments are present, addressing those deficits may help improve swallowing efficiency and coordination.

This video reflects one patient’s individual experience. Outcomes vary based on diagnosis, anatomy, physiology, and adherence to treatment recommendations. Client was provided with all necessary therapy tools and supplies, and treatment was provided virtually via Telehealth.

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06/05/2026

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🚨 Could your symptoms be connected to the way you breathe, sleep, chew, swallow, or rest your tongue?Join us for our Myo...
06/04/2026

🚨 Could your symptoms be connected to the way you breathe, sleep, chew, swallow, or rest your tongue?

Join us for our Myofunctional + Airway Screening Event on Saturday, August 8 and learn whether underlying functional concerns may be contributing to challenges with breathing, sleep quality, oral development, feeding, posture, TMJ symptoms, tongue ties, and more.

✨ Screenings available for:

👶 Infants
🧒 Children
🧑 Teens
👩 Adults

Our screenings are designed to identify potential functional concerns and determine whether a comprehensive assessment may be beneficial.

💙 $75 Screening Fee
💙 Applied as a credit toward a full assessment if recommended
💙 All ages welcome

Early identification can make a lifelong difference.

⚠️ Registration is required. Limited spots are available and appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.

To reserve your screening, email us at [email protected] or send us a DM.

Wow! Only 5 Therapy Sessions. No Tongue Tie Release Yet.One of the most important concepts in myofunctional therapy is t...
06/03/2026

Wow! Only 5 Therapy Sessions. No Tongue Tie Release Yet.

One of the most important concepts in myofunctional therapy is that function drives change.

This client has completed just 5 therapy sessions, and her tongue tie release has not yet been performed. Even so, we are already seeing meaningful improvements in overall facial muscle function, resting posture, muscle tone, and appearance.

While every patient responds differently, this case highlights what can happen when a patient is highly compliant with their individualized home program. This client has been exceptionally dedicated, completing her exercises consistently and following recommendations exactly as prescribed. That level of participation is often a major factor in achieving optimal outcomes.

Pre-release therapy serves an important purpose. Before increasing mobility through a frenectomy, we work to establish improved oral resting posture, nasal breathing patterns, tongue awareness, muscle coordination, and functional movement patterns. This helps patients develop the skills necessary to utilize their increased range of motion after release.

The goal is never simply to release tissue.

The goal is to improve function.

When structure and function are addressed together, patients are often better positioned for long-term success.

Post Frenectomy (Tongue Tie Release), we anticipate continued progress as we build upon the functional foundation that has already been established.

Function first. Structure second. Lasting change remains.

06/01/2026

Most people think myofunctional therapy is just “tongue exercises.”

It isn’t.

What you’re seeing here are two siblings. Same family. Similar concerns. Completely different treatment approaches. Dozens of clinical decisions/judgements in each session - completely individualized.

Because therapy should never be one-size-fits-all.

Every child comes to us with their own strengths, challenges, compensations, sensory needs, developmental history, airway concerns, and learning style. What works beautifully for one child may be the wrong approach for another.

Our job isn’t to teach exercises.

Our job is to identify the root cause of dysfunction and build a plan that helps each child develop the skills needed for lasting change.

Whether we’re targeting tongue posture, nasal breathing, chewing, swallowing, oral motor coordination, sleep quality, speech clarity, or overall oral function, the goal remains the same:

Better function.
Better breathing.
Better sleep.
Better health.

Same goals.
Different strategies.
Individualized care.

Because no two children are exactly alike.

Thinking About a Frenectomy? Read This First.A frenectomy releases the structural restriction - but structure alone is n...
05/31/2026

Thinking About a Frenectomy? Read This First.

A frenectomy releases the structural restriction - but structure alone is not enough. Without proper functional preparation and follow-through, the procedure may not lead to lasting improvement and, in some cases, symptoms can persist or worsen.

This is true for ALL AGES.

Here’s why Pre + Post Frenectomy Myofunctional Therapy matters:

✅ Untrained muscles compensate
A tongue that has been restricted for months or years develops compensatory patterns. Without therapy, the tongue often does not automatically know how to use its new range of motion properly.

✅ Higher risk of reattachment
Function drives healing. Without proper tongue mobility exercises and functional use, tissue is more likely to heal back in a restricted pattern.

✅ Poor oral motor coordination
Release without retraining can contribute to ongoing speech difficulty, disorganized swallowing patterns, low tongue posture, drooling, or continued oral dysfunction.

✅ Increased tension patterns
Tongue ties impact far more than the tongue itself. The jaw, floor of mouth, neck, airway, posture, and facial muscles often compensate for years. Releasing tissue without addressing these patterns can sometimes increase strain, tension, or TMJ-related symptoms.

Just like physical therapy supports orthopedic surgery, myofunctional therapy supports functional healing before and after a frenectomy.

Don’t just release the tissue.
Correct the pattern.
Train the function.
Support the healing.
Create lasting change.

Join us for a casual Coffee + Conversation morning at MYOFUNCTIONAL SPOT ☕️After school or camp drop-off, stop on by for...
05/29/2026

Join us for a casual Coffee + Conversation morning at MYOFUNCTIONAL SPOT ☕️

After school or camp drop-off, stop on by for coffee, pastries, conversation, and connection.

We’re opening our doors for a small, relaxed gathering for local moms and clinicians to see the space, ask questions, and learn more about what we do here at MYOFUNCTIONAL SPOT.

No formal presentation. No pressure. Just an opportunity to connect in a relaxed environment and chat about tongue ties, feeding, airway, mouth breathing, sleep, oral function, myofunctional therapy, and more.

To help keep the environment calm and conversational, this gathering is best suited for adults and babies under 12 months.

Thursday, June 18
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
MYOFUNCTIONAL SPOT
1750 N. University Drive, Suite 230
Coral Springs, FL

Limited to 8 guests to keep it intimate and relaxed. RSVP required.

☕️ Pastries + coffee provided

05/26/2026

When a parent tells us their child is finally sleeping better, eating better, breathing better, or thriving in ways they never expected… this is why we do what we do. 🤍

At MYOFUNCTIONAL SPOT, we exclusively specialize in tongue tie, airway, feeding, swallowing, oral function, and myofunctional therapy across all ages. Identifying and addressing the ROOT cause can change everything.

So grateful for the families who trust us with their children and share their stories. ✨

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