When Ashley Hilton first brought her two sons to River City Myofunctional Therapy, she thought she was simply supporting their orthodontic needs. What she didn’t expect was a whole-family revelation—and a life-changing journey that started with a single evaluation.
“We were in a consultation process for dental expansion,” Ashley shares. “Through the process of evaluation, we were astounded by the different areas of life and body functions that are really affected by potential tongue-tie—and can be improved by therapy with her.”
What began as a routine step in a dental plan quickly turned into something more profound: uncovering the root cause of symptoms the family hadn’t even connected to tongue-tie. Issues like poor sleep, difficulty swallowing, low energy, and voice projection—all began to make sense in light of what they learned.
The Power of an Evaluation
Many families discover myofunctional therapy through orthodontists, sleep specialists, or speech therapists. But as Ashley’s story shows, a myofunctional evaluation can reveal just how interconnected the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway are with daily quality of life.
“I was blown away by the list of symptoms and indicators for tongue-ties,” she says. “To the point where I said, ‘Can I actually have an evaluation too?’”
That moment of curiosity opened the door to Ashley discovering that she herself had a more severe tongue-tie than either of her sons—and she’s now undergoing treatment alongside them.
From Awareness to Action: A Path Toward Healing
Ashley and her family are currently in the preparation phase, doing guided myofunctional therapy before their release procedures (frenectomies). This phase is crucial for both children and adults, ensuring the best possible outcomes from treatment.
“We’re doing our therapy beforehand. We have our releases scheduled. We’re ready. I’m very excited about how this is going to improve so many aspects of my life.”
From sleep and eating to communication and energy, Ashley anticipates big changes—not just for her children, but for herself as well.
“I didn’t know that my voice projection and my ability to swallow and eat well—and just my quality of sleep—was so affected potentially by this.”
Investing in Long-Term Health
For Ashley, one of the most powerful motivations has been knowing that her children are getting a healthier start.
“It’s so important to get them in, get them on the right track, to avoid lots of issues they could have later on down the road.”
At River City Myofunctional Therapy, this is exactly the goal: helping children and adults thrive by addressing oral function at its root—before symptoms escalate or become lifelong patterns.
Ready to Discover What Myofunctional Therapy Could Do for You?
Whether you’re noticing symptoms in your child or wondering if your own quality of life could be better, an evaluation is the first step. Just like Ashley, you might be surprised by what you learn—and grateful for the clarity and next steps it provides.
Schedule an Evaluation today! Let’s uncover what’s possible—together.
