What is Pediatric Myofunctional Therapy?

Pediatric myofunctional therapy is a specialized approach designed to address oral and facial muscle dysfunctions in children. These dysfunctions can manifest as thumb sucking, tongue ties, and improper swallowing patterns, which can impact dental development and overall health. Early intervention is crucial as it helps guide proper facial growth and promotes optimal oral habits. Through specific exercises and techniques, myofunctional therapy aims to correct these dysfunctions, ensuring that children can breathe, eat, and speak more effectively. By focusing on the natural development of the face and jaws, this therapy supports better breathing patterns, reduces the risk of future orthodontic issues, and enhances a child's overall well-being.

Does Your Child Struggle with Mouth Breathing?

Mouth breathing can alter your child's facial development, leading to narrow jaws and a crowded smile. This can affect their self-esteem, sleep quality, and may even require complex orthodontic treatments in the future.

Finding the Right Path to Better Oral Health

At Myofunctional Therapy of Kansas, we specialize in Pediatric Myofunctional Therapy in Wichita, addressing common childhood issues like thumb sucking and improper swallowing patterns. Our experienced team is committed to guiding your child toward improved dental development and overall well-being through tailored therapeutic approaches.

How Pediatric Myofunctional Therapy in Wichita Can Help

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Improving Facial Development

Guides healthy growth of your child's jaw and face.
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Supporting Dental Health

Promotes proper alignment and reduces need for braces.
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Enhancing Sleep Quality

Addresses mouth breathing and improves sleep patterns.

Unlocking Healthier Smiles and Brighter Futures

Improved Dental Health: By guiding proper oral habits early, myofunctional therapy helps in creating wider jaws and straighter teeth, reducing the need for extensive orthodontic treatment later in life.

Enhanced Facial Development: Addressing issues like mouth breathing during childhood supports optimal facial growth, leading to aesthetically pleasing features and better functional outcomes.

Boosted Overall Well-being: Early intervention with myofunctional therapy can improve breathing patterns, which contributes to better sleep quality, focus, and overall health in children.

Myofunctional Therapy

Myofunctional therapy has been shown to improve symptoms of an under developed airway such as snoring, teeth grinding, lack of focus and more. Addressing proper oral function of a developing child can guide facial development in the most optimal way leading to wider jaws, straighter teeth and better breathing.

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Myofunctional Therapy of Kansas

111 S Whittier St, Suite 135
Wichita, KS
67207-1045

(316)689-4229

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