What Is Orthodontic Expansion?
As a myofunctional therapist, I work with a lot of patients who are having orthodontic expansion, which is also known as palatal expansion. Sometimes this is done for cosmetic reasons.... Continue reading
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TMJ Pain And Myofunctional Therapy
TMJ pain is one of the most common reasons patients begin working with me or one of my associate therapists. The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) or jaw joint is one of... Continue reading
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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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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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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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Facial Development And Chewing
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
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Myofunctional Therapy Interview From The Regenerative Health Summit – Part One
Earlier this year, I was asked to be part of The Regenerative Health Summit. This summit was arranged by Lindsay Seitter, a holistic certified nurse practitioner. She brought together an... Continue reading
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Dental Problems And Mouth Breathing
Can dental problems be connected to mouth breathing? Well, mouth breathing is a topic that comes up a lot in my practice, and this is reflected on my YouTube channel,... Continue reading
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Mouth Breathing – Something Has Gone Wrong
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