In our quest to "live long and prosper", we know that breathing well and regenerative sleep are vital. If you've been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, it can make breathing and sleep nearly impossible. The good news is that the medical community has more options than just a CPAP machine, such as, myofunctional therapy which can reduced these blockages by 50%, even while you're sleeping! With advancements in laser technology, professionals have a new tool that can be us

In the realm of functional health, our primary goal is to identify the underlying cause of issues and initiate appropriate treatment. In my experience with patients suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), I have observed a correlation with insufficient sleep habits. This condition can affect both men and women, although its presentation is unique in women and somewhat difficult to identify. Many men exhibit objective indicators of sleep-disordered breathing, s

In myofunctional therapy, I get to work with amazing kiddos and their wonderful families to tackle developmental issues, airway concerns,...

A look at the past in order to understand the current increase we are seeing in tongue-tie diagnosis.

Research suggests that mouth breathing may play a significant role in the continued growth of tonsils and adenoids

Understand the fundamentals of Myofunctional Therapy with Wolff's Law.

Why does food or liquid "go down the wrong pipe"? The swallow and airway are anatomical intertwined and complex. Learn more today!

Orofacial myofunctional therapy can be specialized by several healthcare professionals, including medical doctors, dentists,...

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Mouth breathing can significantly impact dentofacial development, especially in children. When a child consistently breathes through their m

Did you know that your posture can significantly impact your jaw health? Join me as we dive into this topic!

Mouth breathing can worsen TMJ disorders by straining jaw muscles. Discover how this habit impacts your jaw health!

Myofunctional therapy has been shown to improve symptoms of TMJ with long lasting effects. Dive into research with me!

Healthy facial development is significantly influenced by the position of the tongue. A tongue tie, or restrictive tissue beneath the...

Does your child snore? Understand how snoring and lack of oxygen can affect brain development

A proper swallow is the final pillar of myofunctional therapy. Have you ever heard the phrase "something went down the wrong pipe"? If...

The concept that my patients often struggle with the most is tongue posture. It's not something people typically think about or ask...

The second goal of myofunctional therapy is to maintain a proper lip seal both day and night. This promotes our other goals of nasal...

Every myofunctional therapist has four key goals when treating a patient. The first, and arguably the most crucial, is promoting nasal...

Discover the effectiveness of myofunctional therapy for an alternative treatment to mild and moderate sleep apnea.