ALIGN Orofacial Myology and Speech, LLC

08/30/2025

See a clinician properly trained in Orofacial Myofunctional disorders  before you put on or take off that second set of braces or aligners to correct the “shifting” that occurred since your first set.

Proper tongue function is necessary for success with braces. The tongue will be trained to function like a natural retainer that can minimize aggressive orthodontic work and relapse. Find a Myofunctional Therapist visit https://myofunctionaltherapist.com

07/19/2025

Need some help navigating mouth breathing, a tongue tie, jaw issues, teeth grinding/snoring, or speech errors just not improving with therapy?
ALIGN can open doors for you!
Schedule an orofacial myofunctional evaluation with our highly experienced/qualified clinician!
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07/06/2025

Let's ALIGN your oral structure and function to better meet your speech, swallowing, breathing, sleep, and orthodontic goals

06/20/2025

ALIGN was purposefully designed to be a small practice. We don't spend a lot of time posting on social media because we are here for YOU. Check out our latest reviews....
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05/25/2025

Don't gamble with your health! Talk to your Primary Care Provider or Airway Team BEFORE you try lip/mouth taping!
("Many studies [that showed benefit] excluded anyone with nasal obstruction or pathology")

Breaking social media fads and uncovering the safety and efficacy of mouth taping in patients with mouth breathing, sleep disordered breathing, or obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review:

Jess Rhee, Alla Iansavitchene, Sonya Mannala, M Elise Graham, Brian Rotenberg, Public Library of Science, 2025

CONCLUSION: The social media trend of mouth taping for individuals with mouth breathing, sleep disordered breathing, or sleep apnea has been reviewed. Based on the data presented by these 10 different studies, it seems that there is a potentially serious risk of harm for individuals indiscriminately practicing this trend. Further studies are required to elucidate any clinical benefit this practice may have.

05/19/2025

This! I explain the ins and outs of this concept almost daily! (occlusion, function, and health are all related) 

05/07/2025

Did you know that the position and function of your tongue play a vital role in your overall well-being?

Here are five ways the tongue exerts its impact:
1. Facial Aesthetics
Proper tongue posture helps shape your facial structure, contributing to a more balanced and attractive appearance.
2. Airway Health
The tongue’s position can help maintain an open airway—reducing the risk of snoring, sleep apnea, and other breathing issues.
3. Speech Clarity
Your tongue controls articulation and clarity, acting as the silent conductor behind your words.
4. Oral Health
It helps clean the teeth and move saliva, supporting a healthy mouth and reducing the risk of cavities and gum disease.
5. Swallowing & Digestion
The tongue initiates swallowing and guides food efficiently, playing a key role in digestion and nutrient absorption.

Understanding tongue function is essential for total-body health.

04/29/2025

CONFUSED by all the gadgets and promises being flashed
on social media?!
Visit an experienced Orofacial Myologist for real answers about your UNIQUE strengths and needs.

04/17/2025

Soooo important not to take on the fad of mouth taping for ANY age! We don’t know what kind of health problem might be  lurking underneath….

04/11/2025

Celebrate WORLD BREATHING DAY by celebrating YOU! Free Guided Breathing Sessions...

Free guided meditation for sleep, health, relaxation and mental clarity. Feel better with a 20 minute guided meditation for breathing, mindfulness and stress relief.

04/09/2025

Wondering why…speech isn’t continuing to improve? mouth breathing is happening? Why these matter?….

The roof of the mouth, known as the palate, is directly connected to the nasal passages. When the palate is narrow, it can restrict airflow and create several issues. Here’s how it can impact breathing and health:

1. **Airflow Restriction**: A narrow palate can lead to a smaller nasal cavity, which makes it harder for air to flow freely in and out through the nose. This can result in nasal congestion and difficulty nasal breathing.

2. **Mouth Breathing**: If airflow through the nose is obstructed due to a narrow palate, children may resort to mouth breathing. This can lead to dry mouth, dental problems, and even affect speech development.

3. **Sleep Quality**: Poor airflow can also impact sleep. Children with a narrow palate may be more prone to sleep apnea or restless sleep, leading to fatigue and difficulties in concentration during the day.

4. **Facial Development**: Over time, a narrow palate can contribute to changes in facial structure, potentially leading to issues like malocclusion (misalignment of teeth) and other orthodontic concerns.

5. **Overall Health**: Since effective nasal breathing plays a crucial role in filtering, humidifying, and warming the air we breathe, any obstruction can affect overall respiratory health and well-being.

➡️ narrow palate -> low tongue posture

➡️ low tongue posture ->mouth breathing during critical growth periods -> maldevelopment of the jaw -> increase in the mandible plane angle (longer face), a higher palatal plane (affects upper airways), and narrowing of both upper and lower arches->malocclusion ->sleep disordered breathing

There are several influences which can affect facial growth and development.

One of the most common one in children is caused by a compromised airway - The inability to breathe properly through the nose.

Join Dr. Zaghi at our upcoming Breathe course on airway, sleep, breathing, health, growth & development in July! Register now www.breathecourses.com

03/31/2025

THOUGHT for the day:

A history of breathing disordered sleep in the first 5 years of life was found to be associated with a 40% increase in the need for special education support by age 8. We’ve known this since at least 2012! Sleep regulates attention, decision-making, behavioral regulation, and more…

Pediatric sleep disorders and special educational need at 8 years: a population-based cohort study Karen Bonuck 1, Trupti Rao, Linzhi Xu, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2012-0392 Pediatrics, 2012 Oct;130(4):634-42.