Truckee, CA · In-person & Telehealth

Restore nasal breathing, healthy chewing, swallowing and clear speech.

Evidence-based orofacial myofunctional therapy for children and adults.

Lauren O'Connor, MS CCC-SLP
Lauren O'Connor MS, CCC-SLP · Myofunctional Therapist
14 years clinical experience
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Telehealth — CA statewide
Children & Adults
Root-cause approach
MS, CCC-SLP
ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist
IAOM & Breathe Institute
Orofacial myofunctional therapy training
Collaborative
Partners with dentists, ENTs & orthodontists
Root-cause
Treats the source, not just the symptoms
Do any of these sound familiar?

Orofacial myofunctional disorders are more common than most people realize.

The symptoms below can appear in isolation or together. If several resonate with you or your child, a myofunctional evaluation may help identify the underlying cause.

Sleep & Breathing

  • Mouth breathing or open-mouth posture
  • Snoring or sleep apnea
  • Restless sleep or feeling unrested
  • Chronic nasal congestion
  • In children: bedwetting, night terrors

Dental & Jaw

  • Tongue tie or lip tie
  • Crowded teeth or malocclusion
  • Orthodontic relapse after braces
  • TMJ pain or jaw tension
  • Bruxism (clenching or grinding)

Eating & Swallowing

  • Difficulty swallowing food or pills
  • Texture aversions or picky eating
  • Chronic acid reflux
  • In infants: poor latch, slow weight gain
  • Slow or messy eating

Speech & Oral Habits

  • Articulation errors or unclear speech
  • Thumb sucking, nail biting
  • Prolonged pacifier or bottle use
  • Excessive drooling
  • Difficulty with solid foods

Head, Neck & Pain

  • Frequent headaches or migraines
  • Chronic neck and shoulder tension
  • Recurring ENT infections
  • Hypersensitive gag reflex
  • Facial asymmetry

Not sure if this applies to you?

Many of these symptoms have multiple causes. A free 30-minute consultation is the right place to start. Lauren will help you determine whether a myofunctional evaluation makes sense for your situation.

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About Lauren

Over a decade of clinical experience — and a personal reason to specialize.

Triple Point Speech Therapy's goal is to bring greater awareness of myofunctional disorders to local and regional communities, empower clients and families, and improve their quality of life.

"My personal history with sleep apnea, TMJ dysfunction, and bruxism — combined with clinical treatment and training from leaders in the field — has given me a nuanced understanding of myofunctional disorders."

My goal is to guide clients with efficient, effective, and caring treatment — to bring them to a place of ease and balance with breathing, eating, and speaking.

How we can help

Specialized care for every stage of life.

Triple Point Speech Therapy offers focused services built around the intersection of breathing, eating, and speaking.

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