Myofunctional Matters Therapy Partners

10/23/2025

🫧We love putting the FUN in MyoFUNctional Therapy! While it may look like we are just making a Bubble Mountain, we are actually practicing our nasal breathing and engaging our diaphragm. 🫧

08/28/2025

If your child is a picky eater it is worth having a full myofunctional evaluation. Give us a call to get scheduled!

Making a connection between airway obstruction and picky eating may not be immediately intuitive, however, there are at least 5 reasons why this happens- how many do you know of?

08/26/2025

🎉 We have BIG news to share! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Tiernee Midkiff, BSBA, QOM on earning her credential as a Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM) through NeoHealth Services!

This accomplishment reflects Tiernee’s dedication to continued growth and advanced training in
orofacial myology. With this achievement, she brings expanded tools, knowledge, and expertise
to the care we provide at Myofunctional Matters.

We are so proud of Tiernee and grateful for the passion she pours into supporting our patients
and families every day. 💙

👏 Drop a “congratulations” in the comments to celebrate with us!

08/20/2025

I had the pleasure of joining on The Myo Moment to talk about a special case that was ignored by other providers, but I was able to listen to and help. We explored the challenges, breakthroughs, and real-world impact of myofunctional therapy.
✨ A huge thank you to Karese and The Myo Moment for giving me the opportunity to share this important case—one that truly changed me as a therapist.
My episode drops August 28th—tune in and see why the right insight, at the right time, can change a life.
Listen on your favorite podcast app or at themyomoment.com (https://themyomoment.com/)!

08/19/2025

If your child has a very limited diet it may be a sign of a bigger issue. A myofunctional evaluation would be a great place to start! Give us a call today to get your child scheduled with one of our therapists! ☎️

Some kids prefer softer foods—not just because of taste, but because chewing can actually be challenging.

Difficulty with harder textures may point to reduced oral muscle strength, swallowing dysfunction, or even a tongue-tie restriction.

When we only address the structural issues—like releasing a tongue-tie—without improving function, true progress can be limited. Myofunctional therapy works hand in hand with structural treatments to strengthen orofacial muscles, improve chewing and swallowing, and support balanced facial growth.

Learn more at www.breatheinstitute.com

08/14/2025

Myofunctional Matters is excited to announce
Tiernee Midkiff, QOM candidate has been appointed to the Board of the International Association of Airway Hygienists as Treasurer.

When Tiernee first learned about myofunctional therapy, she had no idea it would lead her here!

What started as curiosity while working as a dental hygienist has grown into a passion - helping patients breathe better, sleep better, and feel better.

Over the past three years, she has stepped outside her comfort zone, learned from incredible mentors, spoken to groups of providers, and connected with others who share the same mission: making airway health a priority.

Joining the IAAH Board isn't just a professional milestone — it's a way to give back to the profession that has given her so much.

Tiernee is excited to serve, learn, and keep building connections that make a real difference for our patients.

08/13/2025

Our friends at Southview Dentistry talk tongue ties. 👅