Is there a connection between bedwetting and sleep apnea? Many health professionals who deal with sleep disordered breathing would say yes based on clinical experience, and the research agrees. Bedwetting... Continue reading
Being called a “mouth breather” is usually seen as an insult but in medical terms, a mouth breather is simply someone who breathes through their mouth. Unfortunately, mouth breathing is... Continue reading
Mouth breathing in children is something I see a lot. Not just in my practice but also when I’m out in public, at a shopping mall or at the airport... Continue reading
Children need to chew! It’s a fundamental part of growing up and is key to optimal cranial and facial development. One of the best resources explaining why chewing is so... Continue reading
Is there a connection between ADHD and orthodontic treatment? On first glance, it may seem that making a link between these two things would be difficult, but this isn’t the... Continue reading
Mouth breathing isn’t natural. To me as a myofunctional therapist, a mouth breathing or open mouth habit is a clear sign of underlying dysfunctions and potential health problems. It really... Continue reading
Welcome to my 30-day breathing challenge! Mouth breathing is bad news from a health perspective! I’ve explained the reasons why in articles on this site (like this one), and in... Continue reading
The Myo Munchee is a simple but effective oral appliance that I use a lot in my myofunctional therapy practice, especially when I’m working with younger children. In fact, I... Continue reading
The first myofunctional therapy infographic I created was very well received, so here’s the second one. I’ve decided to take a look at tongue-ties in this one. The subject of... Continue reading
Tongue-tie is a subject that just keeps coming up in my practice. As I mentioned in this article, I’ve seen a huge surge of interest and awareness around this condition... Continue reading
