03/31/2026
Recently, I brought my son, Connor, to see Kimberly White Speech & Myofunctional Therapy for myofunctional therapy and to evaluate a possible TONGUE TIE.
Even though he has always had a healthy, well-aligned smile, we started noticing subtle signs that something wasn’t quite right.
Low energy, possible airway concerns… things that made us pause.
So we took a deeper look.
He was diagnosed with a tongue tie.
A tongue tie is when the tissue under the tongue restricts proper movement. It matters more than most people realize, because the tongue is not just for speech or eating. It plays a critical role in breathing, airway development, sleep quality, and jaw and facial growth.
When the tongue cannot rest properly on the roof of the mouth, it can contribute to mouth breathing, narrow arches, and even disrupted sleep over time.
This is where myofunctional therapy comes in.
Myofunctional therapy is a specialized form of therapy that focuses on retraining the muscles of the tongue, lips, and airway. The goal is to establish proper tongue posture, encourage nasal breathing, and create more stable, efficient airway function.
It becomes a critical part of treating sleep disordered breathing, especially when combined with other therapies.
I am so grateful we found Kimberly White!
She is knowledgeable, thorough, and truly passionate about what she does. She didn’t just evaluate Connor. She educated us. She gave us clarity.
This is why I strongly believe in interdisciplinary care.
Airway and sleep are not just about one provider… it is about the right team.
If you or your child:
• Mouth breathe
• Snore
• Feel tired even after a full night of sleep
• Grind or clench
It may be worth looking into.
Sometimes the answers are right in front of us… we just need the right people to help us see them.
Thank you again, Kimberly, for your expertise and for making my son feel so comfortable. We cannot wait to see the changes ahead!
