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Myofunctional Therapy for ages 4+

01/22/2026

The Low Pressure Sip

Are you low-key sabotaging your jawline every time you take a sip? If you’re using your cheeks and lips to "pump" water down, you’re practicing a Tongue Thrust, and your myofunctional health is paying the price. 📉

In Myofunctional Therapy, we focus on the Muzzle Swallow. This means your tongue does 100% of the work while your face stays completely still. No facial compensations, no unnecessary tension—just pure efficiency. 💧✨

Why the "Wrong Way" is an L:

❌ Facial Aging: Overusing your "sucking" muscles can contribute to fine lines around the mouth.

❌ Digestive Woes: Swallowing air (aerophagia) leads to constant bloating. 💨

❌ Dental Shifts: Constant pressure against your teeth can mess with your orthodontic progress.

❌ Jaw Tension: Causes those "mystery" tension headaches.

The Glow-Up Benefits of Doing it Right:

✅ Defined Jawline: Trains the masseters and suprahyoid muscles properly.

✅ Correct Tongue Posture: Helps your tongue rest on the roof of the mouth (the "mewing" position).

✅ Better Breathing: Promotes nasal breathing by stabilizing the oral environment.

✅ Efficiency: A cleaner, quieter, more "adult" swallow.

Stop "drinking" with your face and start using your tongue! 👅💪

01/21/2026

We love our clients and truly think they deserve the world 🥰

01/20/2026

"From mouth-breather to nasal-breather! 🌬️✨

This 5-year-old rockstar worked hard on his muscle memory, and the results are stunning. Notice the improved posture of her jaw and the natural, effortless lip seal in his 'after' photo.

Proper function leads to proper form. We couldn't be prouder of his progress!

Thinking about starting your child's journey? Link in bio to book a consultation. 🦷

01/15/2026

🎨 February Coloring Contest: Let’s Celebrate Healthy Smiles! 😁

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and at My Functional Smile, we believe a healthy smile starts with more than just brushing—it starts with how your mouth functions! To celebrate, we’re launching our second Community Coloring Contest!

Oral health isn't just about cavities; it’s about how your child breathes, sleeps, and swallows. Myofunctional therapy helps kids develop the right habits early so they can enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles and restful sleep.

🖍️ How to Enter:
Download & Print: Grab our custom "My Functional Smile" coloring sheet [Link in Bio/Available at Office].

Get Creative: Have your little artist color the mandala and show off their style!

Submit to Win: Post a photo of the masterpiece on your stories/feed and tag us OR drop it off at our office by February 13th.

🏆 The Prize:
We will be picking a winner to receive a Healthy Smile Gift Basket /a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Winners will be announced the last week of February.

01/14/2026

We love and a good laugh 😆 How about you!?

01/13/2026

Look at that transformation! ✨

At a young age a child’s face and airway are undergoing incredible development. In the 'before,' you can see how [mention a subtle cue like mouth breathing or low tongue posture] was impacting her growth.

Fast forward to the 'after,' and the results of Myofunctional Therapy speak for themselves: ✅ Proper lip seal ✅ Tongue resting on the 'spot' ✅ Improved facial symmetry and nasal breathing

Myo isn't just about a smile; it’s about setting the foundation for a lifetime of better sleep and health. Great job to this superstar for sticking to her exercises! 🎓

01/12/2026

Everyone is "mewing" (flattening their tongue against the roof of the mouth) to get a sharper jawline. But here’s the Reality Check: If you have to remind yourself to do it, your muscles aren’t actually functional.

Mewing is a temporary pose. Myofunctional Therapy is the permanent rewiring of your nervous system and muscles.

The Symptoms: Is your mouth "out of shape"? If you’re trying to mew but deal with these issues, you’re just putting a band-aid on a structural problem:

- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲-𝗧𝗶𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽: You physically can’t reach the roof of your mouth without straining.

- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲: Your tongue has "pie crust" ridges on the sides (a sign of constant crowding).

- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁: Your lips naturally drift apart when you’re scrolling on your phone or watching TV.

- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲: Your teeth are shifting even though you wore braces for years.

- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿: You find it hard to breathe while eating or you’re a "messy" swallower.

- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱: You wake up with a tight jaw or a "clicking" TMJ because your tongue isn't supporting your airway while you sleep.

The Reality: Forcing your tongue up without professional guidance can lead to jaw pain, headaches, and zero long-term change. You have to train the muscles before you can expect the results.

Stop guessing and start assessing. If you’ve been trying to "mew" with no results, it’s time to find out why. Click the link in my bio to take my Self-Assessment and book your evaluation. Let’s fix the function, and the aesthetics will follow. 👄✨

01/07/2026

Big News: Our Team is Growing! 🚀

We are so thrilled to officially introduce the newest face at My Functional Smile—meet Azin! 🌟

Azin is the powerhouse behind the scenes, dedicated to ensuring every family who walks through our doors has a seamless, joyful experience. From your first phone call to your final celebration high-five, she is there to make sure everything runs smoothly so you can focus on what matters most: your family’s health and growth.

Azin’s passion for helping our practice reach new levels means even better care and support for you. Next time you’re in the office or on the phone, be sure to give her a warm welcome to the family!

Help us welcome Azin in the comments below! 👇✨

01/06/2026

New Year, Deeper Breaths, New Growth. 🌱

The start of a year is about more than just resolutions—it’s about the quiet, foundational changes that allow us to truly thrive. For many of the families we see, "growth" isn't just a mark on a doorframe; it’s the moment a child finally sleeps through the night without a sound, or an adult wakes up feeling truly rested for the first time in years.

There is a profound emotional relief that comes when the body finally functions the way it was designed to. When we retrain the tongue to rest on the palate and the breath to flow through the nose, we aren't just changing habits—we are lowering the body’s "fight or flight" response. Science shows that proper nasal breathing filters our air and optimizes oxygen intake, which calms the nervous system and supports facial development in growing children.

Our practice is a place where your family can grow together. It’s a space filled with laughter and high-fives, where we turn "hard work" into a fun, shared victory. This year, let’s focus on the roots of wellness. Let’s help your family breathe easier, sleep deeper, and smile bigger.

Here’s to a year of functional growth and vibrant health. Is your family ready to start? ✨

01/02/2026

I have been told about 1.3 million times over the past few years that I need to be more present on social media in order to get my message out. I have been resistant up until now. Do I want to be on social media? No. Am I passionate about my mission to help as many families as possible to sleep well and improve their overall health? 1,000%. Schedule an appointment with me so we can talk about how I can make your life easier with restful sleep for the whole family.

12/31/2025

Don’t be that person! 🛑

We all do it, we promise ourselves that "next year" is the year we finally prioritize our health, fix our sleep, or stop living with chronic jaw tension. But then January 1st hits, and the "busy-ness" takes over.

Why wait for a resolution when you can start with a plan?

At My Functional Smile, we've made it easier than ever to get started. No traffic, no waiting rooms, and no excuses, because now we're accepting virtual patients! 💻✨ You get the same expert care and personalized results right from your living room.

Give yourself the gift of better function this year:

✅ Better Sleep
✅ Optimal Breathing
✅ A Relaxed Jaw

🔗 Click the link below to grab one of our remaining New Year spots for a FREE 15-minute consultation.

Don't wait, book your virtual appointment.

https://myfunctionalsmile.com/schedule-an-appointment
https://myfunctionalsmile.com/schedule-an-appointment

12/29/2025

Main character energy, but make it nasal. 🤧

If you are a client of mine, you know within the first 5 minutes of meeting me that I don’t play about nasal hygiene. It is so easy but makes the BIGGEST difference!!!!

Stay tuned for more on Nasal Hygiene coming up!

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The Woodlands, TX
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