Meet Karie
Dental Hygienist & Myofunctional Therapist
A familiar face to guide patients and families through their exercises.
AIRWAY & SLEEP / MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY
Small exercises.
Stronger habits.
Personalized support for tongue posture, lip closure, swallowing, and nasal breathing habits.
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UNDERSTANDING THE THERAPY
What is myofunctional therapy?
Myofunctional therapy uses guided exercises to build awareness and coordination of the tongue, lips, and other oral muscles.
After an individual evaluation, a plan may include practice for resting posture, swallowing patterns, lip closure, or breathing habits.
Care is tailored to each child or adult, one step at a time.
PERSONALIZED SUPPORT
Who might benefit?
An evaluation helps us understand the concern and decide whether guided exercises fit.
Children & teens
Oral habits such as tongue thrust, mouth breathing, or swallowing concerns may prompt a conversation.
Adults
Adults can ask about guided practice for oral posture and functional habits.
After tongue-tie care
When appropriate, exercises may be part of follow-up after a tongue-tie evaluation or release.
HOW CARE WORKS
A simple, supportive process
Evaluate
Talk through concerns and observe how the oral muscles function.
Practice
Learn manageable exercises chosen for the individual.
Follow up
Review progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Therapy may be coordinated with other dental or medical care when appropriate.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Myofunctional therapy FAQs
What happens during a myofunctional therapy evaluation?
We listen to your concerns and look at tongue, lip, and swallowing patterns. The team then discusses whether therapy or another type of evaluation makes sense.
Can children and adults both receive therapy?
Yes. The practice works with children and adults. Exercises and follow-up depend on the person's age, needs, and evaluation.
What kinds of exercises might I practice at home?
A care plan may include short exercises for tongue resting posture, lip closure, or swallowing patterns. The team teaches each exercise and explains how to practice it safely.
Can therapy be part of care after a tongue-tie release?
Sometimes. Following a release, the team may suggest exercises as part of a coordinated plan. A release or exercises alone cannot guarantee a particular result.
How does therapy fit with orthodontic or sleep care?
It may be discussed alongside orthodontic care or a broader sleep-care plan. It does not replace a medical evaluation or treatment for suspected sleep apnea.
VISIT US
Myofunctional therapy in
Mandarin, Jacksonville
12078 San Jose Blvd, Suite 1Jacksonville, FL 32223Get Directions
