Individualized therapy to address articulation and language delays, late-talking toddlers, developmental delays, and fluency disorders.  

A systematic customized approach that aims to support the proper growth and development of the orofacial complex, promote the stabilization of dental and/or orthodontic treatment, improve the production of speech patterns and sounds, enhance a person’s appearance and/or confidence, and foster the maintenance of optimal oral health for a lifetime.

An Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD) occurs when there is an abnormal tongue, jaw, or lip position during rest, swallowing, or speech. OMDs can interfere with normal growth and development of the muscles and bones of the face and mouth. If speech-sound errors exist along with an OMD, they typically involve the sounds that require tongue-tip elevation and alveolar/palatal ridge precision. This may be demonstrated by tongue protrusion between the teeth or pushing against the teeth to produce the sounds /t/, /d/, /n/, and /l/. Other sounds that may be impacted by jaw and/or tongue stability are a frontal or lateral “lisp” are the /s/, /z/, “sh,”, “ch,” “tsh,” or /j/

 We are a fee-for-service practice that allow us to provide care without constraints of insurance. As a medical provider practice, some of patients successfully get reimbursed from their insurance company based on our super bills that provide all the diagnosis codes.  We can provide you with our detailed insurance question form to help you ask the right questions to determine if insurance will reimburse your evaluation/therapy. 

“Certification, in any particular specialty, distinguishes the professional as obtaining a superior level of education, understanding, and competency. When a professional chooses to pursue certification, it denotes a dedication to learning as much as possible in their field of choice. It allows the patient or client to narrow their search more easily when searching for the most competent professional to ensure they receive the highest level of education and care.

The IAOM Certification (COM) process challenges the participant with an in-depth investigation into the etiologies, symptoms, treatment variances, and supportive research related to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. The process enhances their breadth of clinical knowledge that cannot obtained through a single course method.” 

Sound Mouths therapists are certified by the IAOM.

If you are ready to work with our team to peel back the layers to get to the root cause inhibiting or stalling progress,  WE are the RIGHT fit for you. 

Ankyloglossia, or tongue tie, is a congenital condition in which the tongue is literally “tied,” or tethered, to the floor of the mouth.  This can impact the areas of feeding, swallowing, posture, breathing, sleep, and speech. 

 A tongue tie can not be diagnosed only visually. To properly diagnose, one must assess function as well as appearance

When a person swallows incorrectly,  the tongue’s tip and/or sides press against or spread between the teeth.  A tongue thrust is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Identifying a tongue thrust would warrant an orofacial myofunctional evaluation with one of our Certified Orofacial Myologists. 

Mouth breathing changes how your face and jaws grow, leading to more airway issues later in life. Mouth breathing can cause crooked teeth, facial deformities, or poor growth in children. In adults, chronic mouth breathing can cause bad breath and gum disease. It can also worsen symptoms of other illnesses.Mouth breathing can be attributed to one or more of these: 1.  enlarged or inflamed adenoids, tonsils, or turbinates 2. Deviate septum. 3.  Allergies, which can be seasonal, environmental, or dietary. 4. Food intolerance(s).

Finger/Thumbsucking and Pacifer are used to soothe a child.  Pacifier use should eliminated between 6-12 months. Finger/Thumbsucking should self-eliminate between 2-4 years of age. Prolonged oral habits should be addressed by a Certified Orofacial Myologist who can determine if any underlying causes persist in these noxious habits.