Mouth Therapy

01/05/2025

Had a blast speaking at Booth Orthodontics alongside an amazing doctor of physical therapy- dr. Stephanie Owens- Burkhart!

It’s always inspiring to see how collaboration across specialties—orthodontics, myofunctional therapy, and physical therapy—can truly transform patient care. By working together, we’re able to look at the body as a whole, address root causes, and support long-term, functional outcomes.

Teamwork like this is how we elevate health and healing—one breath, one posture, and one smile at a time.

18/02/2025

Did you know that chiropractic care and cranial therapy can help support orthodontic treatment and jaw expansion?

🦴 Chiropractic adjustments help relieve tension in the cranium, the neck and spine.
🧠 Cranial therapy focuses on the bones of the skull and can enhance the movement of the jaw, supporting optimal expansion and balance.

16/01/2025

🦷 Chew on this! 🦷

In today's world, food has become softer and easier to eat, but did you know that chewing hard food plays a vital role in your child's jaw development? 💪

Chewing tough, fibrous foods helps stimulate the muscles in the jaw, promoting proper growth and alignment. This is especially important for kids, as it encourages strong, healthy jaws and can even impact overall dental health!

👉 Tip for parents: Add at least 1 hard snack to your child's meals each day! Think apple slices, raw veggies, or whole-grain crackers. These foods provide the right kind of challenge for their developing jaw muscles and can support better oral posture in the long run.

Let's help our little ones grow strong jaws with every bite! 🍏🥕

13/07/2024

What in the world is myofunctional therapy!?

Myofunctional Therapy - www.mouththerapist.com - Chicagoland Orofacial Myologist - Anita Uscinski

22/05/2024

Wonderful article on how the tongue tie restriction effects the fascia (casing of connective tissue that runs from our tongue to our toes). Restricted tongue will create tightness down the fascial line!






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https://www.dentistryiq.com/personal-wellness/mouth-body-connection/article/55040587/fascia-an-update-on-the-tongue-to-toe-connection?o_eid=9986A9399967G2T&oly_enc_id=9986A9399967G2T&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|9986A9399967G

The symptoms of fascia disorders can be surprising. Here's what to consider when evaluating patients.

22/05/2024

Wonderful article on how the tongue tie restriction effect the fascia (casing of connective tissue).
-BodyConnection




https://www.dentistryiq.com/personal-wellness/mouth-body-connection/article/55040587/fascia-an-update-on-the-tongue-to-toe-connection?o_eid=9986A9399967G2T&oly_enc_id=9986A9399967G2T&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|9986A9399967G

15/05/2024

13/03/2024

Is your child experiencing bed wetting?
Are you waking up frequently to use the bathroom?
Did you know our bladder is supposed to hold urine for the entire night?
When breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, the brain is compelled to work harder to draw in oxygen. It also slacks off on controlling other bodily functions, including urinary hormone secretion, arousal response, and bladder pressure. Aside from the fact that obstructed breathing affects the bladder’s ability to hold urine, the stress associated with this situation triggers the release of sodium ions and hormones that increase urine production.
Find out more about how you or your child can have a restful night of sleep!

13/03/2024

Positive Impact: With an Orofacial Myology program, a patient can regain the joy of eating, speaking, breathing, and even sleeping more soundly. Cosmetic improvements can help restore confidence and self-esteem. We believe that everyone deserves to be educated about myofuncitonal disorders and treated if they suffer from OMDs. We endeavor to increase awareness of Orofacial Myology amongst the medical, dental, and academic communities to support the acceptance and progress of this profession world-wide

03/03/2024

Coming Soon: informative video about Myofunctional Therapy

08/11/2023

Examples of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders.
In simple words- often undetected fuctional problem with the muscles around the mouth that influence the skeletal growth of the jaw, dental bite, airway, and swallowing. They can manifest with any of these symptoms:

21/02/2022

On a mission to free the 👅tongue and help her:
* jaw growth
* airway develop properly
* fix her muscle dysfunctions