06/09/2026
Most clinicians don’t realize how much mouth breathing, tongue posture, and airway function are impacting their patients’ speech development.
Here’s what the research tells us:
👉 Mouth breathing changes the resting position of the tongue
👉 Low tongue posture affects how sounds are formed
👉 Restricted airway = disrupted sleep = reduced neurological readiness for learning
This isn’t a skill issue. It’s not a motivation issue. It’s about understanding the full picture.
Orofacial myofunctional therapy addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms.
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