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Expert care from Certified Speech Pathologists and Accredited OroFacial Myofunctional Therapists<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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OroFacialTx<\/span><\/h4>\n

Expert care from Certified Speech Pathologists and Accredited OroFacial Myofunctional Therapists<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>

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Let our experience be your gateway to better breathing, sleeping and eating.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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At OroFacialTx, we take a holistic approach to therapy to support infants, children, teenagers, and adults at every stage of life. Whether you are seeking help for an infant with feeding challenges, a toddler with picky eating, a child with oral habits, a teen struggling with speech clarity and sleep disordered breathing, or an adult with facial and neck tension from TMJ concerns, our goal is to uncover the root cause and create a personalized therapy plan. By addressing oral function, muscle coordination, and healthy habits, we help infants, children, and adults achieve lasting improvements in breathing, speaking, eating, and sleeping.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Let our experience be your gateway to better breathing, sleeping and eating.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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At OroFacialTx, we take a holistic approach to therapy to support infants, children, teenagers, and adults at every stage of life. Whether you are seeking help for an infant with feeding challenges, a toddler with picky eating, a child with oral habits, a teen struggling with speech clarity and sleep disordered breathing, or an adult with facial and neck tension from TMJ concerns, our goal is to uncover the root cause and create a personalized therapy plan. By addressing oral function, muscle coordination, and healthy habits, we help infants, children, and adults achieve lasting improvements in breathing, speaking, eating, and sleeping.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Speech Therapy<\/h6>\n

Enhance clarity and swallowing by strengthening and coordinating lips, tongue, jaw, and cheeks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Myofunctional Therapy<\/h6>\n

Address Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) affecting breastfeeding, facial growth, chewing, swallowing, speech, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Habit Elimination Therapy<\/h6>\n

Treat prolonged thumb\/finger sucking, or pacifier use that can affect teeth and palate shape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Food Aversion\/Picky-Eating Therapy<\/h6>\n

Support children in developing proper motor skills for safe and effective chewing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Infant Feeding & Lactation<\/h6>\n

Ensure proper muscle function for effective feeding and provide support for nursing difficulties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Breathing Education<\/h6>\n

Promote nasal breathing for better health and well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meet our Experts<\/h3>\n

For over a decade, OroFacialTx has served families across the great Houston area with overcoming challenges relating to lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw functions that impact communication, swallowing, and breathing. We offer tailored treatment for patients of all ages, ensuring every family member receives the care they deserve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sue Merino M.A, CCC-SLP, COM \u00ae<\/h6>\n<\/div>

Sue has 25 years experience as a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist in a variety of scholastic, outpatient clinical, and hospital settings. Originally from New England, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders with a Minor in Spanish from Pennsylvania State University. She received her Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University.

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Andrea Butler M.S., CCC-SLP, IBCLC, CEIM\u00ae, CST<\/h6>\n<\/div>

Andrea has 25 years experience as a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist in a variety of scholastic, outpatient clinical, and home health settings. Born and raised in Houston, Tx, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Stephen F. Austin State University. She received her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas Woman\u2019s University.

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