Speech and Myofunctional Therapy in Dallas, Richardson, Plano, & Surrounding Areas
Evaluation & Therapy Services for Children, Teens, and Adults
Personalized Speech & Myofunctional Therapy
The Rooted Approach
At Rooted Speech and Myo, we take the time to understand the full picture, looking at how breathing, sleep, oral function, speech, and muscle patterns all connect so we can get to the root of what's going on.
Whether treating a myofunctional disorder or a speech sound disorder, here's what you can expect:
A thorough evaluation that looks at the whole picture, not just individual symptoms
A personalized treatment plan built around your specific needs and goals
Manageable home exercises that fit into real life
Ongoing support and progress tracking throughout therapy
Collaboration with dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, chiropractors, and other trusted providers in the Dallas area
Evaluations to Get to the Root of the Issue
Evaluations
Your evaluation is the first and most important step. It's where we figure out what's happening, why it's happening, and what we can do about it.
During the evaluation, we look at:
Your medical history and current concerns
Breathing patterns and nasal versus mouth breathing
Tongue mobility, resting tongue position, and lip seal
Strength and movement of the tongue, lips, and facial muscles
Swallowing patterns, posture, and oral habits
Speech clarity and oral function
Following the evaluation, you will receive a written report, a personalized treatment plan, and referrals to other providers if needed.
Whether you are navigating a tongue-tie, looking for treatment for a tongue-thrust, or need support for mouth breathing, speech, jaw pain, sleep issues, or swallowing, our team of myofunctional therapists is ready to help.
Tongue-Tie & Frenectomy Support • Tongue Thrust • Swallowing • Mouth Breathing • Speech Sound Errors • Oral Habits • Jaw Pain & TMJ Symptoms • Sleep Concerns & Snoring • Teeth Grinding & Clenching • Orthodontic & Dental Support
Let’s Talk About Myofunctional Therapy
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Think of myofunctional therapy as physical therapy for the muscles of the mouth and face. We guide clients through targeted exercises to retrain how the tongue, lips, cheeks, and jaw work together for breathing, eating, speaking, and sleeping.
Sessions are 30 minutes and typically held once a week. We also provide home exercise programs because the real progress happens with daily practice between sessions.
For kids, we keep therapy engaging and fun.
For adults, we keep it practical and focused on results.
How Can Myofunctional Therapy Help?
Myofunctional therapy addresses the root cause of your issues to help with:
Improved nasal breathing and sleep quality
Clearer speech and reduced speech sound errors
More comfortable chewing and swallowing
Reduced jaw tension and facial pain
Better orthodontic outcomes
Breaking oral habits like thumb-sucking or nail-biting
Reduced snoring and improved sleep apnea symptoms
Speech & Myofunctional Therapy for Children & Teens
If your child has been in speech therapy without much progress, is experiencing breathing, sleep, or dental issues, or has been referred for a tongue-tie evaluation, myofunctional therapy may be exactly what they need.
We work with children ages 4+ and make therapy engaging and motivating with age-appropriate activities. Parents are a key part of the process, and we'll make sure you feel confident supporting your child at home with practical and manageable exercises.
Myofunctional therapy for children and teens can help with:
Tongue-tie and frenectomy support
Speech sound errors related to oral muscle patterns
Mouth breathing and open mouth posture
Oral habits like thumb-sucking, pacifier use, and nail-biting
Snoring, disrupted sleep, and bedwetting
Dental crowding, open bite, tongue thrust, and orthodontic support
Enlarged tonsils, adenoids, and related breathing concerns
ADHD and focus challenges
Speech & Myofunctional Therapy for Adults
Myofunctional therapy isn't just for kids. Adults deal with jaw pain, teeth grinding, mouth breathing, poor sleep, and speech concerns too, and these issues often have an underlying myofunctional disorder that has never been addressed.
Many of our adult clients come to us after years of searching for answers, or after being referred by a dentist or orthodontist who recognized something deeper was going on.
Adult myofunctional therapy can help with:
Jaw pain, clicking, and TMJ symptoms
Teeth grinding and clenching
Sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing
Mouth breathing and chronic dry mouth
Tongue-tie and frenectomy preparation and recovery
Orthodontic relapse and shifting teeth
Neck, head, and shoulder tension related to oral muscle patterns
Speech difficulties, lisps, and tongue thrust
It's never too late to get answers and feel the difference.
Specialized Speech & Myofunctional Therapy Services
Myofunctional Therapy for Oral Habits
Thumb-sucking, pacifier use, finger-sucking, nail-biting, lip biting, and mouth breathing affect more than just behavior. Over time, these habits keep the tongue from resting in the correct position, which can impact breathing, speech, dental alignment, and even overall facial development.
At Rooted Speech and Myo, we address the root cause of the habit, not just the habit itself. We use positive reinforcement, awareness training, and parent education to ensure both you and your child feel supported and confident throughout the process.
Common oral habits we treat:
Thumb-sucking and finger-sucking
Pacifier use
Nail-biting
Lip and cheek biting
Mouth breathing
Chewing on objects like hair, shirts, or pens
Tongue-Tie & Frenectomy Support
Navigating a tongue-tie can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure where to start. We're here to guide you through the entire process, whether you're preparing for a release, recovering from one, or trying to figure out if a release is even necessary.
Before the Procedure
Pre-frenectomy therapy prepares the tongue and surrounding muscles so the release goes as smoothly as possible. Clients who complete pre-op therapy are typically better prepared to perform post-op exercises correctly and consistently, which helps reduce the risk of reattachment and improves overall outcomes.
After the Procedure
A frenectomy releases the physical restriction, but the tongue still needs to learn how to move correctly. Post-frenectomy therapy trains new movement patterns so old habits don't come back. We walk alongside you through the healing process and make sure progress stays on track.
We collaborate closely with dentists, oral surgeons, and ENTs on timing, progress, and healing. We also connect clients with bodyworkers, chiropractors, osteopaths, and craniosacral therapists to support the body through the process.
Not sure if you have a tongue-tie? We can help you navigate that, too.
Therapy for Speech Sound Errors
When the tongue, lips, and jaw aren't resting or moving in the right patterns, it often shows up as speech sound errors. Clients often come to us after being in therapy for a while without seeing the progress they hoped for. Underlying factors like tethered oral tissues, a narrow palate, or weak tongue and lip muscles can slow progress if they're not addressed directly.
We identify and treat the root cause, so progress is efficient and lasting.
We commonly work with clients with:
Lisps and /s/, /z/ distortions
Tongue thrust affecting speech
Difficulty with /t/, /d/, /n/, /l/, /r/, "ch”, "sh", and "j" sounds
Mumbled or unclear speech
Looking for “myofunctional therapy near me?” You’re in the right place!
Whether you are navigating a tongue-tie, looking for treatment for a tongue-thrust, want to address mouth breathing, or need support for speech disorders, jaw pain, sleep issues, or swallowing, our team of myofunctional therapists is ready to help.
We’re accepting new clients for speech therapy and myofunctional therapy in Dallas, Richardson, Plano, and surrounding areas.