Functional Dentistry in Winnipeg
Functional Dentistry: Solutions for Breathing, Speech & Development
Is Your Child Struggling to Breathe, Speak, or Feed Properly?
The root cause might be hidden in plain sight.
Does your child snore at night? Have trouble with certain speech sounds? Struggle with eating? These everyday challenges often share a common but frequently overlooked cause: restricted oral tissues and improper breathing patterns.
At Biosmiles Dental, we identify and treat these hidden restrictions that affect your child's development, sleep quality, and daily comfort. Our gentle, advanced treatments provide relief and improvement — often after just one visit.
Trusted by Winnipeg families seeking solutions for their children's breathing, speech, and development challenges.
Signs Your Child May Need Our Help
🌙 Sleep & Breathing Issues
Is your child getting the oxygen they need?
Mouth breathing during the day or while sleeping
Snoring or gasping sounds during sleep
Dark circles under the eyes despite adequate sleep
Morning headaches or waking up tired
Restless sleep with frequent tossing and turning
Bedwetting past age 6-7
Our gentle treatments can open restricted airways, enabling proper nasal breathing and improving sleep quality, focus, and overall health.
🗣️ Speech & Eating Concern
Is communication a daily struggle?
Unclear speech that teachers or friends can't understand
Difficulty with specific sounds: L, R, S, Z, T, D, N
Speech therapy progress has stalled despite regular sessions
Tongue appears heart-shaped or movement seems restricted
Extremely picky eating beyond normal childhood phases
Gagging or choking on age-appropriate foods
Messy eating with food frequently falling from mouth
Our comprehensive approach identifies and releases oral restrictions that may be preventing speech progress, often providing breakthroughs where traditional speech therapy alone hasn't succeeded.
🎯 Behavioral Development
Is your child’s potential being limited?
ADHD-like symptoms including hyperactivity or inattention
Academic struggles despite normal intelligence
Difficulty concentrating at school or during homework
Crowded teeth despite adequate jaw space
Grinding teeth during sleep (bruxism)
Frequent cavities despite good brushing habits
Frequent illness including ear infections or sore throats
These aren't just "phases" — they may indicate underlying oral function problems that we can identify and treat.
Advanced Diagnostic Assessment
🔬 Comprehensive Evaluation for Children
$247
Complete Myofunctional Assessment
Our thorough evaluation includes:
Airway analysis
Tongue and lip mobility assessment for restrictions
Breathing pattern evaluation during rest and activity
Sleep quality assessment through detailed questionnaire
Many patients see progressive improvement in function as they continue with their therapy program. The consistent practice of exercises helps retrain muscles and establish healthier patterns over time.
We are currently booking consults with our myofunctional therapists, Kelly Semkowski and Rebecca Magura.
🧬 Bristle Health Saliva Microbiome Analysis
$347
Advanced oral health diagnostic for the whole family
This cutting-edge test reveals bacterial imbalances affecting:
Cavity risk and long-term oral health stability
Chronic bad breath causes and solutions
Immune system function through oral microbiome health
Personalized probiotic recommendations for optimal balance
Includes detailed results review with one of our certified dental hygienists. Particularly valuable for adults with recurring oral health issues, persistent bad breath, or frequent dental problems.
Available now. Saliva test without hygienist review is $239.
Our Effective Gentle Solutions
Myofunctional Therapy
$247
1 hour Comprehensive Assessment
Retraining for Long-Term Success
Simple treatment is not enough — muscles need to learn proper function.
Our Customized Myofunctional Therapy:
Establish correct tongue positioning
Develop proper swallowing patterns
Transition from mouth to nasal breathing
Improve muscle tone and coordination
Prevent compensatory habits from returning
Initial Consultation - $247 (1-hour comprehensive assessment)
Complete functional evaluation and treatment planning
Personalized exercise instruction and home guidance
Full fee credited toward any treatment package
Many patients see progressive improvement in function as they continue with their therapy program. The consistent practice of exercises helps retrain muscles and establish healthier patterns over time.
Follow-up Sessions - $147 (30-minute sessions)
Progressive therapy and exercise advancement
Progress monitoring and technique refinement
Ongoing support between treatment phases
Our Myofunctional Therapists:
Kelly Semkowski, RDH - Myofunctional Therapist
Rebecca Magura, RDH - Myofunctional Therapist
Functional Frenectomy
$697
Complete Package
Gentle Release for Immediate Results
When restricted tissues (tongue-tie, lip-tie, or buccal tie) limit proper function, our gentle laser frenectomy release procedure can provide immediate improvement.
Our Advanced Laser Frenectomy:
Precision laser technique with minimal discomfort
Same-day improvement in tongue mobility
Rapid healing typically within 1-2 weeks
Gentle - no general anesthesia required
Complete Package Includes:
Initial myofunctional consultation (1 hour)
Laser functional frenuloplasty
Post-treatment myofunctional follow-up (30 min)
Additional releases:
$326 each (if multiple ties identified)
Now booking September 2025
Help your child today by starting with a myofunctional assessment. Book online or by phone
Rapid Palatal Expansion
$1547
Complete Package
Room to Breathe and Develop
A narrow upper jaw restricts breathing and proper tongue positioning. Early intervention with palatal expansion can prevent more complex issues and create optimal conditions for your child's breathing and development for years to come.
Why RPE Helps Children:
Improves nasal breathing reducing mouth breathing
Creates proper tongue space for optimal positioning
May prevent future orthodontics by addressing crowding early
Enhances sleep quality through improved airway function
Complete Package Includes:
Initial myofunctional consultation (1 hour)
Custom RPE appliance
2 post-expansion myofunctional therapy sessions (30 min)
Progress monitoring throughout treatment
Now booking September 2025
Help your child today by starting with a myofunctional assessment. Book online or by phone
Why Families Choose Biosmiles
🏆 Advanced Training & Expertise
Dr. John Weselake, DMD has received training by Dr. Soroush Zaghi at The Breathe Institute
Kelly Semkowski, RDH - Myofunctional Therapist
Rebecca Magura, RDH - Myofunctional Therapist
Child-focused approach tailored to ages 5-12 developmental needs
Coordination with other healthcare providers
💎 Treatment Excellence
Treatment based on your child's needs with comprehensive care options
Best techniques and materials for optimal outcomes
Immediate treatment without waiting periods
📈 Proven Results
Successful tongue-tie releases and airway treatments with lasting improvements
High success rate in speech clarity, sleep quality, and breathing function
🌟 Integrated Care Model
Biomimetic dentistry for natural, conservative treatments
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) for optimal oral health
Functional dentistry addressing breathing and development
Myofunctional therapy for lasting results
📍 Convenient Location
Serving Winnipeg and surrounding communities of Steinbach, Headingley, Morden, Winkler, Pinawa, Portage La Prairie, Altona, Brandon, La Salle, Niverville, Ste. Agathe, Sanford, Saint Adolphe, Lorette, Iles des Chênes and beyond
Easy access with ample free parking
Modern, family-friendly facility
Treatment Process
🎯 Simple Process
Step 1: Initial Consultation - $247
45-60 minute comprehensive evaluation
Personalized treatment recommendations
Fee credited toward any treatment package
Step 2: Treatment Planning
Treatment decision during or after consultation
50% deposit secures treatment appointment
Coordination with family schedule
Step 3: Treatment & Follow-up
Comfortable, child-focused procedures
Immediate return to normal activities
Progress monitoring and support
Treatment Investment
💰 Clear, Transparent Pricing
Initial Myofunctional Consultation: $247
Frenectomy Package: from $697 (includes 1 release + 1 initial and 1 follow-up myofunctional therapy session)
RPE Package: from $1,547 (includes appliance + 1 initial and 2 follow-up myofunctional therapy sessions)
Additional Releases: $326 (if multiple ties identified)
Additional Myofunctional Follow-up Sessions: $147 per 30 minute session
🏦 Simple Payment Process
Step 1: Initial consultation - $247 (Credited toward any treatment package)
Step 2: Treatment deposit - 50% of balance (Secures your procedure appointment)
Step 3: Final payment - Remaining 50% (Due at procedure appointment)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: At what age should I consider functional dentistry?
A: We evaluate children starting at age 4, with treatments being most effective between ages 5-12 during peak development.
Q: How long do results last?
A: When combined with myofunctional therapy, results are typically permanent as we retrain proper muscle function.
Q: Will my child need time off school?
A: Most children return to normal activities immediately with minimal disruption to their routine.
Q: Do you work with other healthcare providers?
A: Yes, we coordinate closely with naturopaths, pediatricians, ENT specialists, speech therapists and orthodontists.