Midwest Myofunctional Specialists

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving season, gratitude is on everyone’s mind — and here at Midwest Myofunctional Specialists, one thing we’re most thankful for is healthy airways and strong oral function!

Good breathing and oral muscle balance do so much more than support speech or smiles — they help us sleep better, focus better, eat better, and live better. Myofunctional therapy helps retrain the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway to work together efficiently — restoring nasal breathing, balance, and stability that lasts a lifetime.

11/21/2025

Tongue ties limit range of motion and can impact daily life activities like speech and feeding.

Did you know? A tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) can impact far more than just speech — it can affect breathing, feeding, sleep, and overall oral function.

👶 For infants, restricted tongue movement can make breastfeeding difficult, leading to poor latch, maternal discomfort, and inadequate feeding.

🍽️ For children and adults, it can contribute to difficulty chewing, swallowing, and maintaining oral hygiene — as well as improper tongue posture, which may lead to mouth breathing and malocclusion.

😴 During sleep, a restricted tongue may rest low in the mouth, contributing to mouth breathing and disrupted sleep patterns.

Tongue-tie is a structural issue with functional consequences — but with proper diagnosis and treatment, long-term improvements in breathing, sleep, and oral function are possible.

👉 Learn more at thebreatheinstitute.com

11/21/2025

When we breathe through our nose, the air is filtered, warmed, and humidified — supporting better sleep, stronger immunity, improved focus, balanced facial/oral development, and overall calm in the body.

11/10/2025

Did you know that nutrition plays a key role in speech and language development?

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.