Dental Caries And Mouth Breathing
Is there a connection between dental caries and mouth breathing? The answer to this question may surprise you, as it surprises many of the patients in my myofunctional therapy clinic. ... Continue reading
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Mouth Breathing And Allergies
As a myofunctional therapist, I see the connection between mouth breathing and allergies in my practice on a daily basis. A surprising number of my patients who breathe through their... Continue reading
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Is Your Child A Mouth Breather?
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
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Myofunctional Therapy Research Articles
I attended two conferences in September this year and was thrilled to see exactly how much in-depth and ground-breaking myofunctional therapy research is being conducted at the moment. Myofunctional therapists,... Continue reading
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Orthodontic Relapse
Orthodontic relapse can’t really be a thing can it? Most people think that orthodontic treatment should be permanent. After all, orthodontists are highly trained professionals, and once the braces have... Continue reading
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What Is Orofacial Myology?
If I’m a myofunctional therapist who does myofunctional therapy, then what is orofacial myology, and what’s an orofacial myologist? This is a question that comes up occasionally, usually when I’m... Continue reading
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Posture And The Tongue
Posture has become a major talking point in recent years, and for good reason. All you have to do is take a look at a crowd of people, and you’ll... Continue reading
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Children – An Experiment
Obstructive sleep apnea in children is something that a lot people, parents included don’t take too seriously. Many of us are under the impression that obstructive sleep apnea only affects... Continue reading
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Mouth Breathing In Children
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
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What Is Buteyko Breathing?
Buteyko breathing, (pronounced Bu-tay-ko), also known as the Buteyko Breathing Technique is a method that uses exercises to treat asthma and other breathing-related health conditions. It’s basically a way to... Continue reading