Myofunctional Therapy in Point Richmond
A thoughtful approach to tongue posture, swallowing, and oral habits.
Guided exercises retrain tongue resting posture, lip closure, and swallowing patterns. An individual plan can support oral function and healthier habits in adults and children. It may complement sleep apnea treatment for selected patients.
Understand your starting point
Describe the oral habits or functional concerns that brought you here. The conversation can include resting posture, lip closure, swallowing patterns, and how these show up in everyday life.
An individual plan
If therapy is appropriate, ask which goals are being addressed, how progress will be assessed, and what practice at home would involve. The plan should be understandable and realistic for you or your child.
Know how care fits together
Oral exercises are not a substitute for a medical diagnosis or prescribed sleep treatment. Discuss any orthodontic, dental, or medical care already underway so the next step can be coordinated.
Questions you may have
Is this only for children?
The practice offers oral-function care for adults and children. Suitability and goals are individual.
Will exercises replace other treatment?
Do not assume so. Ask how the proposed work relates to your existing care and whether another clinician should be involved.
Further reading: NHLBI: Sleep apnea treatment ↗. General information supports a conversation; individual care depends on assessment.
Arrive with useful questions.
Plan a clear, calm conversation about your child’s visit
Questions parents and caregivers can ask about appointment arrangements, participation and explaining the visit without promising a specific experience.
Read the guide ↗PATIENT GUIDE · 2026-09-13Questions to bring to a myofunctional consultation
Prepare a focused discussion about the assessment, proposed goals, coordination with other providers and practical commitments of recommended care.
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Airway & Sleep Concerns
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Protect your teeth before damage progresses.
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