Treating
Myofunctional and Speech Disorders
Breathing, eating, sleeping, and talking are normal parts of daily life, but when your mouth or tongue aren’t functioning properly, even these basics can become a struggle.
Challenges in these areas may present as picky eating, mouth breathing, snoring, speech difficulties, swallowing or digestive issues, etc. – all of which can take a real toll.
At Talk Shop, we provide myofunctional and speech therapy to overcome these challenges so you can live your best life.
LSVT LOUD®
We offer the Lee Silver Voice Treatment or LSVT LOUD®, an evidence-based speech therapy program. This program helps people with Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions speak more clearly and loudly, improving their ability to communicate effectively in daily life.
Myofunctional and Speech Therapy Address
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia)
A restricted lingual frenulum limits tongue mobility, affecting speech, swallowing, and oral posture.
Tongue Thrust
A condition where the tongue pushes forward against the teeth during swallowing, resting, or speaking, potentially leading to dental misalignment.
Thumb Sucking and Pacifier Use
Prolonged habits that can alter oral muscle patterns and contribute to malocclusion and improper jaw development.
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Excessive clenching or grinding of teeth, often linked to stress, improper jaw alignment, or muscle tension.
Orthodontic Relapse
The tendency for teeth to shift back to their original position after orthodontic treatment, often due to unresolved muscle dysfunctions.
Voice Disorders
Voice disorders can affect how we speak, breathe, and swallow. These challenges may include difficulties with pitch, volume, quality, or coordination of speech.
Open-Mouth Breathing
Chronic mouth breathing that can lead to dry mouth, altered facial growth, and nasal passage issues.
Headaches, Jaw, and Neck Pain
Muscle tension and imbalances due to tight fascia can contribute to discomfort in these areas.
TMJ Disorder
Dysfunction or pain in the temporomandibular joint, often linked to muscle strain or clenching habits.
Sleep Difficulties
Snoring or sleep apnea can be associated with improper oral muscle function and restricted tissue causing obstruction in the airway.
Swallowing and Feeding Problems
Difficulty managing food or liquid due to uncoordinated oral muscle function or tethered tissue.
Speech Distortions
Speech distortions impact the accuracy of sounds during conversational speech.
Symptoms of
Myofunctional Disorder
Tongue pushes between the teeth during speech
Reduced tongue movement due to a tongue tie
Chronic open-mouthed posture
Speech distortions, including lisps, inability to say R, S, Z, CH, or SH in conversational speech
Chewing with lips open, messy or loud eating
Open bite or protruding front teeth
Tongue pushing against the teeth or protruding out of the mouth when swallowing
