Discover how myofunctional therapy can help reduce an overactive gag reflex by improving oral muscle function, coordination, and desensitization. Learn how poor breathing, swallowing, and tongue posture contribute to gagging, and explore effective exercises for long-term relief and better oral health.
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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.
Myofunctional Therapy Doesn’t Work: Top 3 Reasons Why
Two of the most common Google searches regarding this subject is by those entering "is myofunctional therapy legit" and "is myofunctional therapy a scam?" There is nothing wrong with skepticism, it's a human quality that protects us. Had more people Googled "is the Fyre Festival a scam," prior to paying for it, that may have… Continue reading Myofunctional Therapy Doesn’t Work: Top 3 Reasons Why
5 Myofunctional Therapy Myths Revealed and Resolved
There's an increase in information regarding myofunctional therapy available on the internet. It's hard to differentiate between the good, the bad, and the outright ridiculous. There are concerning reoccurring myths that seem to pop up often. As usual, there's some truth in some myths, and outright fiction in others. You may have even bought into… Continue reading 5 Myofunctional Therapy Myths Revealed and Resolved
Overwhelmed Over Possible Outcomes: Confirmation Bias in Airway Dentistry
The tonsils are huge, the snoring persistent, and the teeth are misaligned so you need this appliance that costs a small fortune...oh and I also need you to get bodywork and myofunctional therapy for another small fortune outside of this office. This may sound familiar and ring a well-meaning bell in your mind that keeps… Continue reading Overwhelmed Over Possible Outcomes: Confirmation Bias in Airway Dentistry
Dentist Said WHAT?!
I am on my knees on my office floor attempting to maintain some composure while I type this. Today I will beg of you to not simply take the word of your dentist because they are a dentist. When it comes to airway dentistry many dentists know about as much as I know about rocket… Continue reading Dentist Said WHAT?!
How to Stop Mouth Breathing
The nose is the ultimate natural tool for breathing. Designed perfectly to filter, warm, and optimize the air we breathe in. Though we were also given a mouth, a fine substitute to be used in temporary situations, in terms of breathing, it is nothing compared to the nose. In fact, when in prolonged use for… Continue reading How to Stop Mouth Breathing
Frequently Asked Questions About Myofunctional Therapy
I have previously addressed the most common questions regarding myofunctional therapy in individual blog posts, such as: How much does myofunctional therapy cost?Why do I need myofunctional therapy?What do I need to do once I learn I have an Airway Centered Disorder or Sleep Disordered Breathing? However, there are many questions I am often asked… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Myofunctional Therapy
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