Grey Bruce OMT

05/28/2026

Is your child 2+ and still using their pacifier or sucking a thumb/finger?

Most parents, when in the thick of parenting, think that having their child be able to self-soothe, whether it be with a finger or a pacifier, is a WIN!

In some cases, I totally agree! But the longer that habit continues, the harder it becomes to drop the habit and the higher the risk becomes for negative impacts that you may not be aware of.

When the thumb or pacifier goes in the mouth, it alters the tongue position low in the mouth. This can decrease muscle tone, create a low tongue posture overall, increase likelihood of mouth breathing and impact the growth patterns of the jaw and teeth.

We can identify these symptoms early in a child, but far too many times it’s overlooked. Something as simple as having proper tongue and lip tie assessments in place for infants can drastically impact the first few years of life - for mom and baby!

Education and awareness is the first step - and that’s why we are here! We want you to know the signs to look for, so you don’t end up with a 5 year old who has an open bite, low tongue posture, breathing and sleeping issues.

And for those of you that do, there’s many ways we can help support you. Whether it be through an Oral Habit Elimination Plan, Myofunctional Therapy, or referring you to the right professionals. It’s never too late!

04/27/2026

Did you know that the way you breathe can impact your sleep quality, mood and even facial growth??

Mouth breathing creates inflammation in the upper airway, which makes it more difficult to nose breathe. Kids will always pick the easier option, so mouth breathing becomes dominant.

That mouth breathing lowers the tongue posture and disrupts the nervous system. The low tongue blocks the airway during sleep and prevents the body from cycling into a parasympathetic state to ‘rest the body’.

When kids don’t sleep well, behaviour changes and that can disrupt school performance and family dynamic.

Further, the tongue is driving the growth of the face. So if the mouth is open and the tongue is low, we are more likely to see narrow jaws, crowding and increase in dental decay.

It’s a snowball! I see all of these factors everyday, so trust me when I say… if I catch my daughter mouth breathing, we are doing ALL the things to nip that habit quick!

04/14/2026

Got TMJ pain?

We see patients with jaw pain all the time! What do they all have in common?

- resting habits
- oral habits
- low tongue posture

At the end of the day, the jaw needs to be in a neutral position. When we constantly rest our jaw on our hands, chew and move the jaw side to side, or have a low tongue posture, the many small muscles surround the jaw get angry. They start to tense, compensate and then symptoms set in.

You can get a night guard, botox or bodywork, but none of those therapies will be long lasting if you don’t eliminate compensations and poor habits.

Let us know if you notice any of these habit! 👇

04/13/2026

Excited to see you at the HDHF Ladies Night happening this Thursday!

We’re excited to welcome Grey Bruce Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy to Ladies Night ✨

Offering personalized therapy programs, they support a wide range of concerns including mouth breathing, tongue tie, tongue thrust, speech/lisp challenges, jaw pain, snoring, sleep apnea, and even breathing techniques for anxiety.

✨ Personalized therapy plans
✨ Whole-body impact through proper breathing
✨ Support for both adults and children

A unique and valuable service you won’t want to miss learning about 💫

🎟 Tickets are SOLD OUT
👯‍♀️ Groups of 6+ can still reserve a table
📩 foundation@hdhospital.ca

03/31/2026

Looking forward to meeting new practitioners and all of you at the Kincardine Health and Wellness Fair April 11th 👋☺️

Vendor Spotlight!

Jessica David is a Registered Dental Hygienist, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist and the founder of Grey Bruce OMT. She helps children and adults improve breathing, sleep, and oral function by addressing the root causes behind issues like mouth breathing, snoring, tongue ties, teeth grinding, dental crowding and jaw tension. Jessica is passionate about educating families and collaborating with healthcare providers to support healthier growth, development, and overall wellness!

03/16/2026

Sometimes people ask what it’s like to run your own business.

The honest answer? It means wearing a lot of hats.

Some days I’m the clinician.
Other days I’m the marketer, the website editor, the bookkeeper, the photographer, the tech support line… and the person answering emails late at night.

There are so many moving pieces behind the scenes that people never see.

It’s all worth it though!

Drop a comment and tag your favourite small businesses to spread the word!

03/01/2026

Vacation Notice! 🌴☀️

Taking our own advice and getting some R&R ☀️
… well as much as you can on vacation with a toddler!

Sessions booked with Carla and Judy will remain as is. Any general questions about Myofunctional therapy or bookings will be responded to by March 9th.

If you wish to go ahead and schedule an appointment online, you can do so through our online booking system found in the bio 🗓️🔗

Thank you!
Jessica

02/11/2026

Do you know the signs of an underdeveloped airway? Or the downstream effects of low tongue posture?

Dental crowding
Mouth breathing
Grinding
Speech concerns
Restless or poor sleep
Hyperactivity
Bed wetting
Snoring
Swallowing difficulties

Many people will experience any combination of these symptoms, but are often dismissed when trying to address the root cause.

With myofunctional therapy, we don’t just treat the symptoms, we are looking at the bigger picture of your health, whether it be your airway, tongue posture or something else!

Comment ‘INFO’ and I’ll send you a screening tool to help you investigate this further. Or as always, send me a DM if you have questions!

02/05/2026

Stress isn’t always about what’s happening around us.
It’s often about what the nervous system has learned to expect.

When we support regulation through breathing and rest, the body can relearn how to move fluently through the nervous system states, which will help you adapt your stress response.

Small shifts can make a big difference!

01/26/2026

🤍 5 YEARS of Grey Bruce OMT 🤍

I’m so lucky that I get to do the work I love!

To celebrate, I’m giving away a Sleep & Airway Reset Bundle to support deeper rest and healthier breathing.

What’s included:

✨ Sleep mask
✨ Sleep-support essential oils
✨ Mouth tape
✨ Owala water bottle
✨ Neilmed sinus rinse
✨ Xlear nasal spray
✨ Magnetic nasal dilators
✨ Free 1:1 Discovery Call with Jessica

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like & share this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments
🌟 5 BONUS entries: Complete the quick entry form (link in bio)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10Lz-XL9lKENpRltOEfTV3SztpVJf-bMVc03w_p6-OhQ/edit?usp=drivesdk

Giveaway closes Sunday, Feb 1st
Winner announced Monday, Feb 2nd
*Must be a resident of Ontario

Thank you for being here and supporting our mission! 🤍🙏🏼

01/23/2026

How you breathe today shapes how your body adapts tomorrow.🫁

Because breathing is automatic, the body will always find a way, even when that way isn’t optimal.

Support starts with awareness.

If you’re ready to take the next step to improve your breathing, and in turn your health, comment ‘SUPPORT’