How to Stop Mouth Breathing In Five Easy Steps
Mouth breathing is one of those health conditions that’s not as well known as it should be. It can actually be a sign of underlying health problems and should be... Continue reading
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My Son Is A Mouth Breather – Now What?
Myofunctional therapy for braces, effective orthodontic treatment, mouth breathing, tongue thrust, tongue-tie, sleep apnea, speech and more
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Am I Too Old For Myofunctional Therapy?
Is there an age limit for myofunctional therapy? Absolutely not! Like any other exercise-based treatment program, it’s effective for patients of almost any age – think of physical therapy for... Continue reading
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Mouth Breathing And Gummy Smiles
Can myofunctional therapy help mouth breathing and a gummy smile? Definitely! Like any other exercise-based treatment program (think of physical therapy for example), it can be applied to a number... Continue reading
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Your Face Really Can Freeze That Way
I recently contributed an article to the rather wonderful Annie’s Nannies website. The article was called Your Face Really Can Freeze That Way, and in it, I looked at myofunctional... Continue reading
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Airway is Everything!
I went to an incredible meeting this weekend in Chicago that was put on by the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAMPD). It was titled “The Silent Airway... Continue reading
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Mouth Breathing Article By Patrick McKeown
This is an excellent article by Patrick McKeown, and it goes SO hand-in-hand with Myofunctional Therapy and my practice philosophy. It is great to see other specialists focusing on the... Continue reading
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Mouth Breathing and How it Affects Your Health
Mouth Breathing It is perfectly natural to breathe through your mouth at certain times, such as when lifting a heavy load or exercising. Breathing through the mouth most of the... Continue reading
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Does Your Tongue Affect Your Orthodontic Treatment?
A tongue thrust occurs when the muscles for swallowing have learned to work together the wrong way. The tongue can be very strong. When it constantly rests against the teeth... Continue reading