The Myo Therapist

04/26/2025

Thumb sucking — it’s more than just a cute little habit.👎🏼

Many parents think their child will eventually grow out of it on their own, but prolonged thumb sucking can lead to serious functional issues like:
• Improper jaw development
• Speech difficulties
• Open bites and crooked teeth
• Mouth breathing
• Tongue thrust
• Swallowing and feeding challenges

Thumb sucking affects how a child’s face, mouth, and airway develop — and these changes don’t just fix themselves over time. Early intervention is key to preventing long-term problems.

If you notice your child still sucking their thumb past the age of 2-3, it’s time to start paying attention. The earlier we address it, the better the outcomes!

Need help? That’s what I’m here for.
Let’s set them up for a lifetime of healthy habits and proper function.

DM me for more info!📩

04/26/2025

Thumb sucking — it’s more than just a cute little habit.👎🏼

Many parents think their child will eventually grow out of it on their own, but prolonged thumb sucking can lead to serious functional issues like:
• Improper jaw development
• Speech difficulties
• Open bites and crooked teeth
• Mouth breathing
• Tongue thrust
• Swallowing and feeding challenges

Thumb sucking affects how a child’s face, mouth, and airway develop — and these changes don’t just fix themselves over time. Early intervention is key to preventing long-term problems.

If you notice your child still sucking their thumb past the age of 2-3, it’s time to start paying attention. The earlier we address it, the better the outcomes!

Need help? That’s what I’m here for.
Let’s set them up for a lifetime of healthy habits and DM proper function.

DM me to learn more!



www.themyotherapist.com

03/19/2025

Hiiiiii!!!!! 👋🏼

Allow me to formally introduce myself...
My name is Inesia, and I am a dental hygienist with over 16 years of experience. In this time, I have developed a deep understanding of oral health and its connection to overall well-being. In recent years, I've become increasingly passionate about holistic health and root-cause medicine, which led me to expand my expertise into myofunctional therapy. As the owner of The Myo Therapist, a small clinic in Bradford, Ontario, I specialize in addressing oral and facial dysfunctions that can impact breathing, sleep, and overall health.

At my clinic, I work with patients aged four and up, focusing on identifying and correcting issues such as improper tongue posture, mouth breathing, tongue thrust, and oral habits that contribute to various symptoms like crowded teeth, snoring, and symptoms often mistaken for ADHD. My approach involves customized exercises that promote optimal function of the tongue, lips, and facial muscles to support better oral development, breathing, and overall wellness.

I collaborate with professionals in the area to offer a holistic approach to patient care. Whether it's helping patients prepare for orthodontic treatment, managing chronic conditions like bedwetting, grinding, or snoring, or improving sleep quality, my goal is to provide a service that enhances long-term outcomes.

I would love to work with you to get to the root cause of your symptoms, eliminate oral dyfunction, create optimal airways, and help to enhance the quality of your life.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like to learn more about my services or discuss how I can help you or your loved one.

Xox,

Inesia Mendonca RDH,

Myofunctional Therapist

11/11/2024

➡️➡️➡️Why didn't anyone tell me that cutting my bangs was a bad idea?? Well, we live and learn. 😆

But seriously, if only my mother had access to the information that is so readily available to parents these days. I could have grown and developed with proper facial structure and optimal airways. Instead, here I am at 44, trying to undue the damage that was done from decades of improper function.

It's better late than never, but early intervention and prevention is ideal!

If you think that someone you love might be suffering from a myofunctional disorder, then please reach out. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have and help you get some answers.

I'm always available through dm or my contacting me themyotherapist@outlook.com.

⛔️If you want a direct link to my website, comment "info," and I'll send it to your inbox. ⛔️

11/03/2024

If I only knew then what I know now...

➡️ I wouldn't be in invisilign braces right now, undergoing 18-24 months of treatment.

➡️ I wouldn't have suffered for almost 40 yrs with consistent ulcers in my mouth, never actually knowing what was causing them.

➡️ I wouldn't have struggled with poor sleep, restless nights, and night terrors for so many years.

When we know better, we do better. Unfortunately, 40 years ago, this information wasn't as widely available as it is now.

We are fortunate now to be able to do better for our children and get them on the right path to total wellness.

If you think your child may be suffering from a myofunctional disorder, I want to help you. We can investigate and get to the ROOT CAUSE of your child's symptoms.

To get started, comment "info" or send me a dm. 🫶

09/26/2024

09/10/2024

If only I knew then what I know now, I could have prevented the situation I'm in now.
If I was only taught to seal my lips, keep my tongue resting on the roof of my mouth and breath from my nose I would have prevented my upper jaw from growing up and forward therefore allowing my lower jaw to develope properly allowing for enough space for all my adult teeth.
Now I know better and will do better not only for my own children but also for yours. If you are interested in an Orofacial myofunctional assessment, or if you have any questions, please reach out. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.

647-969 4868