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Frequently Asked Questions
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Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is a specialized treatment focused on communication, language, and related areas. At our practice, we work with children and adults on everything from pronouncing sounds clearly to developing language skills, learning to use AAC devices, and addressing feeding challenges. Every program is personalized, because no two patients are exactly alike.
Articulation therapy helps children and adults learn to produce speech sounds clearly and accurately. If certain sounds are difficult to say, like "r," "s," or "th," targeted exercises and practice can make a real difference in how confidently someone communicates in everyday life.
Language therapy supports the development of both expressive language (what your child says) and receptive language (what they understand). We work with children from early word development all the way through complex sentences, reading readiness, and beyond. If your child seems behind in talking, following directions, or using language to connect with others, this is a great place to start.
AAC refers to the tools, strategies, and devices that help people communicate when speech alone isn't enough. This might include picture boards, speech-generating devices, or communication apps. Our goal is always independence, connection, and quality of life, regardless of how a patient communicates. AAC doesn't replace speech; it supports it.
Feeding therapy supports infants, toddlers, and children who struggle with eating. This can include picky eating, difficulty with certain textures, oral motor challenges, aversions, or trouble transitioning to new foods. We take a gentle, patient-led approach, meeting each child where they are and building positive experiences around food and mealtimes.
Every child develops at their own pace, but there are general milestones worth knowing. If your child isn't babbling by 12 months, using single words by 16 months, combining two words by 24 months, or if you have any gut feeling that something seems off, it's worth a conversation. Early support makes a big difference. Reach out and we'll help you figure out next steps.
About Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy retrains the muscles of your face, tongue, lips, and throat, building new muscle memory for how you breathe, swallow, and rest your mouth. It helps correct habits that can affect sleep, dental alignment, speech, and overall health.
Yes, orofacial myofunctional therapy has been studied and practiced for over 50 years. Research supports its effectiveness for improving nasal breathing, reducing sleep-disordered breathing symptoms, supporting orthodontic outcomes, and correcting tongue thrust. We're happy to share resources if you'd like to read more.
Speech therapy focuses on sound production, language development, and communication. Myofunctional therapy focuses on muscle function, oral posture, breathing patterns, and swallowing. At our practice, Kimberly and her team are trained in both, so many patients benefit from an integrated approach tailored to their needs.
Some of the most common signs include mouth breathing, snoring or restless sleep, tongue thrust, open bite or crowded teeth, a lisp or other speech sound errors, low tongue resting posture, and difficulty chewing or swallowing. In adults, jaw tension, TMJ symptoms, sleep apnea, and poor oral posture are also common reasons people seek myofunctional therapy.
Absolutely, and often they should. Many speech sound errors, lisps, and language delays have an underlying oral muscle component. When we address both the speech and the muscle function at the same time, patients tend to make faster, more lasting progress. That's one of the things that makes our practice uniquely equipped to help.
Getting Started
That's exactly what we're here to figure out together. Reach out and tell us what you're noticing, we'll ask the right questions, talk through your history, and point you toward the best starting place. There's no pressure and no wrong answer. We just want to help.
We work with patients from infancy through adulthood. Whether that's a newborn with feeding difficulties, a school-age child with a lisp, a teenager with a tongue tie, or an adult working to improve oral rest posture and breathing patterns, we've got you.
Your first appointment is a comprehensive evaluation. Depending on what brings you in, we'll evaluate speech sound production, language skills, breathing patterns, oral posture, tongue position, swallowing function, and muscle tone. We'll walk you through what we find and talk about what a therapy plan could look like.
Whether you prefer to visit our Denton office or receive therapy from the comfort of your home, we've got you covered. We provide in-person services in Denton and virtual appointments for patients anywhere in Texas.
The Therapy Process
Every patient is different. The length of treatment depends on your diagnosis, treatment goals, and consistency with home practice. After your evaluation, we'll provide a personalized treatment plan and estimated timeline.
Depending on your treatment plan, you'll receive simple, personalized home exercises designed to fit into your daily routine. Consistent practice is the key to achieving lasting results.
We work hard to make therapy engaging and age-appropriate. We use tools to turn exercises into something kids actually want to do. Most children do great once they understand and commit to the work, and a little creativity goes a long way. Parent/guardian support is a must to keep kids on track when at-home exercises are implemented
Practical Details
Our office is conveniently located in Denton, Texas. We also provide secure virtual therapy for patients throughout Texas.
You can reach us by phone at (940) 380-1457, by email at [email protected], or through the contact form on our website. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
We love it when care is coordinated. We collaborate regularly with dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, pediatricians, lactation consultants, and other therapists. If you have a provider team already, we're happy to be part of it. If you need referrals, we can point you in the right direction.
This practice is in network with UHC, BCBS, and Tri-Care. You will be provided with a detailed functional assessment that can be turned in to get reimbursement if you chose to file on your own.
Before & After
Real results, real functional change
These two photos tell a story we see often, and love being part of.
The first image shows a tongue that is tethered by a tight frenulum, restricting its range of motion and limiting how well it can function for breathing, swallowing, speech, and oral rest posture.
The second image shows the same patient after frenectomy, but more importantly, after completing the myofunctional therapy that made the release truly effective. Surgery releases the tie. Therapy rehabilitates the muscle. Without both, the tongue often doesn't learn to move the way it should.
What you're seeing in that second photo isn't just healing after a procedure. It's a tongue that has been retrained, one that now rests, moves, and functions the way nature intended.
Before
After
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