Struggling with mouth breathing, nasal congestion, drooling, poor sleep, thumb sucking, snoring, or teeth grinding in your child? Discover the Mini Myo program for early intervention and facial development.
Finding Natural Relief for Gut Health with Myofunctional Therapy
Think of mouth breathing as the stealthy ninja of daily habits; it enters quietly, and before you know it, it's affecting everything—including your digestion and gut health! Let's unmask the culprit and explore the surprising connection you never saw coming.
Find Natural Relief for Tonsil Stones with Myofunctional Therapy
I'm often asked if myofunctional therapy can help with tonsil stones by people that are frustrated with the dry mouth, foul odor and sore throats that have plagued them for years. Nothing can be more frustrating than dealing with the discomfort of tonsil stones without a clear understanding of why they occur or effective natural… Continue reading Find Natural Relief for Tonsil Stones with Myofunctional Therapy
Do I need myofunctional therapy? Here’s when to wait and when to act
Knowing when to initiate myofunctional therapy treatment can be challenging. Is it critical to get you to the wellness goals you have it mind? Can it be effective enough to produce results? Can it realistically fit into your daily schedule? With numerous considerations and conflicting views on the efficacy it is understandable that you would want to know if orofacial myofunctional therapy is a true need.
Affordable Pre and Post Tongue Tie Release Exercises
Enhancing access to care is a passion of ours. This team works tirelessly to ensure that people of all ages and any socioeconomic status can achieve optimal myofunctional therapy especially when on a budget, without compromising quality. We are excited to announce that we have finally launched the F.R.E.E. Your Tongue advanced course! Affordable pre… Continue reading Affordable Pre and Post Tongue Tie Release Exercises
Ultimate Myo Pathway: Your 5-Day Journey from RDH to OMT Success
Myofunctional therapy is the most lateral career change a registered dental hygienist burned out and ready to change careers and get out of the dental operatory. For those brave hygienists ready to up-level their careers we present the guide, 5 Days and 5 Ways to go from RDH to OMT. No matter where you are… Continue reading Ultimate Myo Pathway: Your 5-Day Journey from RDH to OMT Success
Naturally Managing Head Pain
There's always a sense of unusual that floods my thoughts when pain arises. A feeling of not being welcome in my own body. If I could just get back to "normal," or that feeling where you do not have much if any awareness of a particular body part; I would do anything for that return… Continue reading Naturally Managing Head Pain
The Evidenced Based World of Myofunctional Therapy
An Open Response on the Other Side of a "Dubious" Fix to Oral Posture By 1925 there were more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and researched publications regarding myofunctional therapy, a therapy that nearly 100 years later has faced much criticism. Led by the negative experience of a woman and various social media posts where… Continue reading The Evidenced Based World of Myofunctional Therapy
Can myofunctional therapy prevent the need for braces? An example of pseudo-myofunctional therapy in the 90s
Simply because you recently learned of myofunctional therapy, does not mean it is new. The first mention of myofunctional therapy and the impact of proper functional of the facial and tongue muscles on oral development happened in 1918! Myofunctional therapy origins go all the way back to the father of orthodontics, Dr. Edward Angle. His… Continue reading Can myofunctional therapy prevent the need for braces? An example of pseudo-myofunctional therapy in the 90s
The Growing Disparity and Poor Affordability in Airway
Can’t afford myofunctional therapy, orthodontic appliance alternatives, and bodywork in managing your airway centered disorder? You are likely not alone. The gap of inequity, especially among minorities and low income households in affordable options and access to care is increasing. One of the many silent consequences of this global pandemic. Health care is continuously evolving… Continue reading The Growing Disparity and Poor Affordability in Airway
The Sleep Apnea Solution You Haven't Tried
These are interesting and trying times across the globe. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading and the world is grappling with new realities and possibilities. In this time of stress and worry there is a high probability that you may not be getting much sleep. Worst of all, the sleep you get may lack quality restoration.… Continue reading The Sleep Apnea Solution You Haven't Tried
My kids were ignored, heed my warning: Don’t let doctors ignore yours
It took 10 years and a pediatric dentist for me to realize that I was a terrible mother. I fell into the trap of taking the pediatrician at her word. She said they would grow out of these problems, she advised medication for years before I regretfully succumbed, and she said it was all normal.… Continue reading My kids were ignored, heed my warning: Don’t let doctors ignore yours
An airway issue has been identified…now what?
So you had what you thought was going to be a routine dental or medical evaluation and your provider has just informed you that you and/or your child has a breathing or airway issue. You are understandably confused and possibly have been given too much information about a problem you never knew existed. You have… Continue reading An airway issue has been identified…now what?
Bridging Paths: Myofunctional Therapy for Dental Hygienists – FAQs Answered
Myofunctional therapy, an alternative modality focusing on eliminating orofacial musculature dysfunction, offers multiple benefits for systemic health and overall wellness. It complements traditional dental treatments. While the American Dental Hygiene Association supports this specialty, no U.S. dental practice acts acknowledge it within the dental hygiene scope of duties. Practicing it requires additional practical skills, and training ranges from 8 to 14 weeks. The growing industry offers varied job opportunities for trained dental hygienists. Compensation is usually higher than traditional dental hygiene, but pay factors are complex. Continued learning is necessary in this rapidly advancing field.
Is Myofunctional Therapy Your Calling? 5 Signs for Dental Hygienists to Consider
Are you a dental hygienist with a passion for holistic oral health and an eagerness to expand your skillset? If so, myofunctional therapy could be the perfect avenue for your career growth. This emerging field offers a unique blend of oral health expertise and patient-centered care. But how do you know if it's the right… Continue reading Is Myofunctional Therapy Your Calling? 5 Signs for Dental Hygienists to Consider
Airway Matters 