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Myofunctional therapy for Elizabethtown, KY families

Elizabethtown and the surrounding Radcliff-Fort Knox area is about 45 miles from 502 MYO's office at 8403 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville — roughly a 50 min drive via the Western Kentucky Parkway and I-65 from Louisville. Families from Hardin County and surrounding areas come to us for myofunctional evaluations and therapy that local dental, ENT, and pediatric offices typically don't offer in-house.

By Gina Sabbak, RDH — Myofunctional Therapist · Last reviewed: 2026-09-12

What we help with

502 MYO is a specialty myofunctional therapy practice, not a general dental office. We work on the muscle, posture, and habit side of oral function for both children and adults. The most common reasons Elizabethtown-area families see us:

• Mouth breathing in children (and the downstream effects on sleep, facial development, and behavior)
• Tongue-tie — pre- and post-frenectomy therapy for infants, kids, and adults
• Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing — snoring, restless sleep, mouth breathing at night, daytime fatigue
• Adult snoring and mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea — as adjunct to CPAP or as an alternative for patients who can't tolerate CPAP
• Habit elimination — thumb sucking, tongue thrust, atypical swallow patterns
• Pre- and post-orthodontic support — coordinated care with orthodontists in Louisville and Elizabethtown
• TMJ symptoms and clenching/grinding when the underlying driver is muscle posture

What a first visit looks like

The first visit is a 60-minute in-person evaluation at our Louisville office. We map the way your tongue, lips, jaw, and airway are working together, identify the muscle and habit patterns that may be contributing to the concern that brought you in, and write up a clear plan at the end of the visit. You leave knowing exactly what's happening and what (if anything) to do about it.

Most patients come back weekly for therapy sessions of 30-45 minutes. Some Elizabethtown families batch appointments — one parent drives in for a session, the child stays home, then they switch next week — to reduce driving. We're flexible.

Driving from Elizabethtown

The most common route is the Western Kentucky Parkway and I-65 from Louisville. Total drive time is around 50 min outside of rush hour. Plan a little more time for the return trip if your appointment ends between 4 and 6 PM.

Our office is on the south side of Shelbyville Rd near the intersection with the Bluegrass Parkway, with plenty of free parking. Get exact directions on our contact page.

Insurance and payment

502 MYO does not bill insurance directly. We provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance carrier for out-of-network reimbursement. Most Elizabethtown patients pay out of pocket and use HSA or FSA funds. The first evaluation is the most expensive visit; weekly therapy sessions are less.

We don't publish exact prices online because the visit length and complexity can vary. Call or text (502) 901-8089 for current rates, or request an evaluation online to start.

Frequently asked questions

Start the conversation

A 60-minute myofunctional evaluation is the right place to begin. We'll look at everything, talk through what we find, and write up a plan together — whether that plan is therapy with us, a referral to a specialist closer to Elizabethtown, or a recommendation to monitor and revisit later.

Call or text (502) 901-8089 or request an evaluation online.

This page is educational and informational. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider. Suspected sleep apnea in particular requires evaluation by a sleep medicine provider before any dental or myofunctional treatment plan begins.