Charm Myofunctional Therapy

06/19/2025

06/01/2025

Looking forward to expanding my availability to see more clients and help more people inside a whole-body focused environment!

I am excited to welcome Andie Foerster, a Registered Dental Hygienist and certified Myofunctional Therapist, to our clinic. Andie specializes in myofunctional therapy - an exercise-based approach that helps improve breathing, sleep, posture, facial development, and oral function.

Myofunctional therapy can benefit both children and adults dealing with concerns such as:
• Mouth breathing
• Snoring and disrupted sleep
• Tongue thrust or dysfunctional swallow
• Clenching and facial tension
• Orthodontic relapse
• Tongue-tie and post-frenectomy rehabilitation

Andie brings a personalized, non-invasive approach to care and is passionate about helping people breathe, sleep, and function optimally.

To learn more or book a consultation, visit www.charmmyotherapy.ca or contact Andie directly at andiefoerster@gmail.com

05/30/2025

There’s nothing more important than continuing education and collaborating with like-minded professionals to ensure every client receives truly customized care!
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05/18/2025

Improving your tongue posture creates natural space between your teeth and relaxes your facial muscles reducing clenching and creating facial harmony!
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05/14/2025

Breathing through your mouth as you sleep can negatively impact your quality of sleep and keep you in fight or flight mode keeping you out of deep sleep. Myofunctional therapy can help retrain your breathing and support healthier sleep from the inside out.

Better breathing = better sleep.
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05/12/2025

If you or your child breathes through the mouth or struggles with noisy, messy breathing while eating, it could be more than just a habit — it may be a sign of myofunctional dysfunction.

Mouth breathing can lead to low muscle tone, poor oral posture, and difficulty chewing with lips closed. Messy breathing (like gasping, open-mouth chewing, or breath-holding) can signal trouble coordinating breathing, chewing, and swallowing — and might even point to an airway issue.

Myofunctional therapy helps improve nasal breathing, oral muscle function, and proper eating patterns — for smoother, healthier mealtimes.

Healthy eating starts with healthy breathing!

05/04/2025

When your teeth are touching, your jaw is working, not resting. Chronic clenching often starts unconsciously, but with improved tongue posture and mindful awareness, you can unlearn the habit and create the space your jaw needs to relax. I can help you retrain these patterns for lasting relief and better oral function.
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05/02/2025

Lower Oxygen Levels – Mouth breathing bypasses the nose, which filters and humidifies air. This can lead to less efficient oxygen exchange, leaving you feeling fatigued and foggy.

Facial Development Changes – In children, chronic mouth breathing can lead to long, narrow faces, recessed chins, and dental crowding. Proper nasal breathing supports optimal jaw growth!

Sleep Disturbances – Mouth breathing can contribute to snoring, sleep apnea, and restless nights, preventing deep, restorative sleep.

Weakened Immune System – The nose is designed to trap bacteria and viruses. Without this natural defense, mouth breathers are more prone to illness.

Increased Risk of Respiratory Infections & Pneumonia – Dry mouth and unfiltered air can lead to inflamed airways and a higher risk of infections.

Switching to nasal breathing improves oxygenation, sleep, and overall health. If you struggle with chronic mouth breathing, myofunctional therapy can help!
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04/22/2025

A frenectomy is a simple surgical procedure where a small band of tissue, called a frenum, is removed or released. There are different frenums in the mouth—like under the tongue (lingual frenum), inside the upper lip (labial frenum), or between the cheeks and gums (buccal frenum). Sometimes these tissues are too tight or thick and can restrict normal movement, causing issues with speech, eating, breathing, or oral development.

Myofunctional therapy helps prepare the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face before the procedure. This is important because:
• It improves tongue strength and mobility
• It trains proper movement and posture habits
• It helps ensure better healing and long-term results after the release
• It reduces the risk of reattachment or complications

In short, doing therapy before a frenectomy helps “train the muscles for the new freedom” so the body can adapt well and get the full benefit of the release.
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04/14/2025

Did you notice that the sounds T, D, N, and L are all made by placing the tip of the tongue just behind the front teeth? Myofunctional therapy complements speech therapy by strengthening the muscles of the tongue, lips, and cheeks, and improving coordination so the tongue knows exactly where to rest and land during speech. I also encourage expressive facial movement to support clear communication and help reduce mumbling. Having spent years in speech therapy myself, I can personally relate to the challenges of mumbling and speech challenges!
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04/05/2025

Proper tongue posture means the entire tongue, not just the tip, should rest against the palate. When only the tip touches, the rest of the tongue may sit low in the mouth or press against the teeth, contributing to issues like mouth breathing, poor jaw development, or orthodontic relapse. Full tongue-palate contact helps guide proper growth of the upper jaw and supports nasal breathing. It also stabilizes the oral muscles and reduces tension in the face and neck. This balanced resting posture is essential for long-term oral and airway health.
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04/05/2025

Myofunctional therapy helps prevent orthodontic relapse by retraining the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face to support proper oral function. It addresses root causes like tongue thrust, mouth breathing, and poor oral rest posture, which can put pressure on the teeth and shift them out of alignment over time. By establishing proper habits and muscle patterns, the therapy supports the stability of orthodontic results. This functional approach complements mechanical corrections, making long-term outcomes more sustainable.
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