Midwest Myofunctional Specialists

11/07/2025

With the right support from a feeding therapist, progress is possible — one safe bite, one small step, one success at a time.

11/06/2025

Holiday meals can be stressful for families navigating ARFID. Remember: a peaceful meal matters more than a "perfect" one.

11/04/2025

ARFID is more than picky eating — it’s a complex feeding disorder that can affect nutrition, growth, and daily routines.

10/31/2025

10/23/2025

When most people think about feeding, they picture nutrition—making sure kids get enough fruits, vegetables, and healthy meals. But feeding is also an important part of orofacial development. The way children chew and swallow, and even the types of foods they eat, shape the growth of their muscles, jaw, teeth, and airway. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/925b71ba2742/feeding

10/10/2025

Did you know stress can affect more than just your mood? Tension, clenching, grinding, and shallow mouth breathing are all common signs that stress is impacting your orofacial myofunctional health. Over time, this can strain your muscles, affect your bite, and even interfere with healthy breathing and sleep patterns.