SoundMouths

01/22/2026

Is your child in speech therapy… but still struggling?
Sometimes the effort is there, the therapy is there, but the mouth itself isn’t ready to deliver the message. Poor tongue posture, restricted jaws, and open-mouth breathing can silently limit speech progress, no matter how many sessions your child completes.
Think of it like this: you can’t build a strong sentence on a weak structure. Myofunctional therapy strengthens the foundation training the muscles of the tongue, mouth, and jaw so speech, swallowing, and breathing can function optimally.
The real breakthroughs happen when we combine forces. When parents, speech therapists, and airway dentists collaborate, we don’t just treat surface symptoms. We unlock your child’s full potential giving them the tools to communicate clearly, confidently, and joyfully.
The results families see include:
• Clearer speech
• Greater confidence
• Emotional calm
• Joyful, effective communication
If your child’s progress feels stalled, it may be time to address the root cause. Book an airway-myofunctional consult with MaryFrances today and discover how supporting the mouth can transform the message.
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01/20/2026

When dogs snore, we laugh. When kids snore, we ignore and that can be a problem.
If your dog snored like this, you’d take them to the vet. But when it’s your child, most parents are told it’s “normal” or “they’ll grow out of it.” The truth is that snoring, drooling, and open-mouth sleep are red flags for airway blockage. Left unchecked, this can impact oxygen delivery, brain development, sleep quality, and long-term health.
Here’s what to know:
• Snoring, mouth breathing, and restless sleep are signals, not habits.
• Poor airway function can quietly limit brain development, learning, and energy.
• You’re not failing as a parent most families were never taught what to watch for.
The good news? Early intervention changes everything. By addressing airway function now, children often experience:
• Better sleep
• Improved speech
• Increased focus and energy
• Healthier growth and development
You don’t have to wait for a “problem” to become obvious. Take the first step toward clarity and support your child’s airway, sleep, and overall future.
Book a Root-Cause Airway Consult with MaryFrances today
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01/20/2026

Your child can’t sleep? Your mouth might be whispering the root cause.

This upcoming February, love looks like something different.
It’s not flowers.
It’s a full night’s sleep.
It’s less clenching. Fewer tantrums. More peace.
I’m launching something for families who are tired of guessing.
It starts with your mouth.
And a consultation that might change everything.

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01/17/2026

No, it’s not just speech. And it’s not just breathing. It’s your child’s whole face, nervous system, and future.
A myofunctional therapist is like a personal trainer but for your child’s mouth, face, and breathing. The goal isn’t just correcting a habit or sound; it’s retraining the muscles that shape jaw growth, airway function, sleep quality, and even brain development.
Here’s what a myofunctional therapist actually does:
• Teaches nasal breathing and proper airflow
• Trains tongue posture to support jaw and facial growth
• Supports speech, swallowing, and sleep mechanics
• Coordinates care with airway dentists, ENTs, and other specialists
Why it matters: the mouth is foundational. Proper oral function influences:
• Brain development
• Oxygen intake
• Speech and eating mechanics
• Sleep quality
• Emotional regulation
Watch for these common symptoms that may indicate your child could benefit:
• Can’t keep their mouth closed
• Lispy or slushy speech
• Constant fatigue
• Speech therapy that hasn’t helped
• Behavioral challenges
• Large tonsils or chronic mouth breathing
It’s never too late to start. You are your child’s best advocate. If your gut tells you something is off, trust it. Early guidance can make a lifelong difference in growth, breathing, and overall health.
Take the first step to connect the dots. Schedule a root-cause consult with MaryFrances today.
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01/15/2026

You’ve heard of ADHD, anxiety, or speech delay… but what if the real issue started in the mouth?
Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a hidden pattern many parents never see coming. Mouth breathing, snoring, drooling, crooked teeth, messy eating, speech delays, and even nightmares these aren’t random. They are signals that the mouth isn’t supporting the body, brain, or breath the way it should.
Dr. Felix Liao coined the term Impaired Mouth Syndrome to describe this domino effect: a mouth that can’t do its job creates ripple effects throughout sleep, development, and behavior. Think of the mouth as a tunnel when it’s too narrow, oxygen, sleep, and brain function all get squeezed.
Here are the signs to watch for in children:
Mouth breathing
Crowded teeth
Speech delay
Bedwetting
Anxiety or tantrums
Snoring or restless sleep
Forward head posture
If your child shows any of these, it may be more than a “phase.” The earlier IMS is identified, the easier it is to guide airway and oral development often without invasive interventions. With the right approach, your child’s mouth can support full growth, brain function, and healthy sleep.
Take the first step toward clarity. Book your Impaired Mouth Discovery Consult today and learn what your child’s mouth has been trying to tell you.
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01/13/2026

Is your child’s mouth quietly blocking their full potential?
If your dog snored like this, you’d take them to the vet. But when it’s your child, many parents are told: “They’ll grow out of it.” Mouth breathing, restless sleep, tantrums, or focus issues aren’t just phases they’re root-cause signals that something is off with airway and oral development.
Think of your child’s mouth like the foundation of a house. If it’s misaligned, the whole system compensates from behavior to breathing to brain development. Small, overlooked issues can ripple into bigger challenges if left unaddressed.
You’re not just a mom. You’re your child’s first airway advocate. Early recognition and intervention can make a lifetime of difference. Families who address airway function see profound changes in just weeks:
• Better sleep
• Less anxiety
• Improved speech
• More smiles
It may feel like “one more thing” to manage, but imagine your child five years from now… still struggling to breathe, still waking exhausted, still coping with avoidable challenges. Early action prevents years of compounding issues.
Take the first step toward clarity and relief. Book a consult with MaryFrances today and discover what your child’s mouth has been trying to tell you.
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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄
May your holiday be filled with calm nervous systems, unclenched jaws, closed lips, nasal breathing, and deep, restorative sleep.

We will be closed December 25th to January 2nd to spend time with our families! See you in 2026!

12/18/2025

A frenectomy isn’t the finish line—it’s the doorway.
Releasing a tongue or lip tie without pre- and post-care is like unlocking a door but never teaching the body how to walk through it.

🧠 Why PRE-care matters at Sound Mouths:
Before a tongue or lip tie is released, the mouth often has years of compensation.
Our pre-frenectomy support helps:
• Improve tongue awareness and controlled movement
• Reduce tension in the jaw, lips, and face
• Prepare the nervous system for change
• Set the foundation for a successful release
We don’t wait to “see what happens.”
We prepare the mouth before the procedure.
🔁 Why POST-care is essential:
A release creates space—but function must be retrained.
At Sound Mouths, post-frenectomy therapy focuses on:
• Preventing re-attachment
• Establishing proper oral rest posture
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Supporting breathing, sleep, feeding, and speech
✨ Release creates possibility. Sound Mouths creates lasting change

12/17/2025

👅 Tongue-Tie Release + Myofunctional Therapy = Functional Gains

Properly releasing a tongue-tie, combined with orofacial myofunctional exercises, can make a real difference in daily life. Benefits may include:
• Improved tongue mobility for speech and swallowing
• Better oral rest posture and lip seal
• Enhanced chewing and feeding skills
• Easier nasal breathing and reduced mouth breathing
• Reduced jaw tension, discomfort, and fatigue
• Better sleep and overall energy
At Sound Mouths, we help ensure that tongue-tie release isn’t just a procedure—it’s a path to lasting functional improvement.
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12/16/2025

👋 We’ve Been Quiet… But Big Things Are Coming!
If you’ve noticed we’ve been a little quiet lately, it’s because we’ve been busy behind the scenes… planning, growing, and creating new ways to help you (and your little ones!) breathe, sleep, and thrive.

✨ What’s coming in January:
A fresh approach to support your airway, oral function, and overall wellness—designed to make it easier than ever to get the help you need.

We can’t reveal all the details just yet, but trust us… it’s something we’ve been dreaming about for a long time, and it’s going to change the way Sound Mouths supports families and adults alike.

💬 Stay tuned!
Follow along this month—your next step toward better sleep, healthier oral habits, and more energy could be just around the corner.

10/20/2025

Airway focussed ENT

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I have clinics in the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne

Co-founder of the Airway Breathing Academy

10/16/2025

It’s multidimensional and the tongue will play a very significant role!

Oral dysfunction doesn’t emerge spontaneously but often emerges from a contributing factor or dysfunction
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👉👉👉👉Cycle of Oral Dysfunction

The tongue plays an important role in speech, swallow, sleep, and breathing and adequate tongue mobility is essential for optimal growth and development of the upper and lower jaws. ZaghiMD.com