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Knox Orofacial Myology Beyond straight teeth: Orofacial myofunctional therapy addresses the root cause of oral issues and improves oral function. All ages welcome!

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If it’s not gently suctioned to the roof of your mouth…👉 It’s probably pulling your face, jaw, and teeth the wrong way.Y...
13/08/2025

If it’s not gently suctioned to the roof of your mouth…
👉 It’s probably pulling your face, jaw, and teeth the wrong way.

Your tongue is like an internal support system.
✅ It shapes the upper jaw
✅ Supports your airway
✅ And acts like a natural retainer for your teeth

When it hangs low or pushes forward:
– The face can grow long and narrow
– Teeth may shift or relapse (even after braces)
– Mouth breathing becomes the default
– Sleep quality, focus, and even digestion can take a hit

This isn’t just a habit—it’s a pattern of muscle dysfunction that can be retrained through Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.

Curious if your tongue posture is holding you back?
📩 DM me or
📧 Email: HolliB@knoxorofacialmyo.info to schedule your free consult.

Let’s take the guesswork out and start restoring function at the root.

At Knox Orofacial Myology, we help retrain the muscles of the face, tongue, lips, and airway so your body can function t...
12/08/2025

At Knox Orofacial Myology, we help retrain the muscles of the face, tongue, lips, and airway so your body can function the way it was meant to.

When these muscles don’t work together the right way, it can throw off everything from how you breathe to how you sleep, chew, speak, or even grow.
You might see the signs in things like:

Mouth breathing

Tongue thrust

Snoring or poor sleep

Orthodontic relapse

TMJ tension

Speech struggles

Picky eating or open-mouth chewing

It’s all connected—because the way your mouth functions directly affects your airway, posture, and nervous system.
We don’t guess or mask symptoms.
We evaluate. We retrain. We teach the body to work with itself, not against itself.

Whether you're an adult tired of clenching and poor sleep or a parent wondering why your child snores or struggles to focus—this therapy may be the missing piece.

Is Your Jaw Trying to Tell You Something?Clicking when you chew...Popping when you yawn...Grinding in your sleep (or dur...
11/08/2025

Is Your Jaw Trying to Tell You Something?
Clicking when you chew...
Popping when you yawn...
Grinding in your sleep (or during rush hour)?

👂That’s not just “normal” wear and tear—it’s your jaw sending up a flare.
Pain, tension, or funky sounds from your TMJ (temporomandibular joint) are often your body’s way of saying:
“Something’s out of balance—and I’m tired of compensating for it.”

Here's the deal:
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy isn’t just about tongue posture or helping kids stop thumb sucking.
It’s also about retraining the muscles of the face, lips, tongue, and jaw so they can work with you, not against you.

🔁 If your jaw is constantly overworking, clenching, or grinding, there’s often a functional reason behind it—
Tongue posture.
Breathing patterns.
Stress and nervous system imbalance.
Even how you swallow.

At Knox Orofacial Myology, I help you find the why behind your symptoms and give you tools to finally start changing the pattern—not just masking it with a mouthguard.

👉 Stop ignoring the grind.
Your jaw deserves some peace and quiet.
DM me “JAW HELP” or book a consult today—let’s get you back to chewing, yawning, and sleeping without the drama.

09/08/2025

From helping you breathe better to keeping your teeth in line, your tongue is supposed to be a team player. When it’s not doing its job, we start to see the domino effect: open mouth, snoring, misaligned teeth, restless sleep… the list goes on.

Wondering if your tongue is clocking in or checking out? Let’s find out together. You can DM me or email hollib@knoxorofacialmyo.info

09/08/2025

“Snoring Isn’t Harmless, It’s a Sign”
Snoring is often brushed off as normal, but it’s your body’s way of saying, “I’m struggling to breathe.”

It can mean:
• Weak airway muscles
• Tongue falling back during sleep
• Mouth breathing = less oxygen
• Less time in deep, restful sleep

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy helps by strengthening the tongue, lips, and soft palate to support better breathing, especially at night.

This work is gentle, effective, and often overlooked.

If you’re snoring, or your child is, it’s worth looking into.
Message me the word “Sleep” to learn how OMT can help.

Tongue thrust, mouth breathing, and snoring aren’t just “bad habits.” They’re red flags that something’s not working the...
07/08/2025

Tongue thrust, mouth breathing, and snoring aren’t just “bad habits.” They’re red flags that something’s not working the way it should.

These issues aren’t about laziness, stubbornness, or “growing out of it.”
They’re signs the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway aren’t functioning properly—and the body is compensating.

🔁 Tongue thrust can interfere with speech, swallowing, orthodontic stability, and proper jaw development.
👄 Mouth breathing can impact facial growth, oxygen intake, focus, and immune function.
😴 Snoring—even in kids—is often a clue that the airway is struggling during sleep.

At Knox Orofacial Myology, I don’t just hand you a list of exercises and wish you luck.
I walk you through a personalized plan based on what your body is doing—and why.
Together, we retrain the patterns, rebuild strength, and create lasting change.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all program. It’s guided, functional therapy that respects each person’s unique timeline and goals.

Lip seal—meaning your lips stay gently closed at rest—is one of the most overlooked foundations of healthy growth and br...
06/08/2025

Lip seal—meaning your lips stay gently closed at rest—is one of the most overlooked foundations of healthy growth and breathing.

When lips stay open:
– Mouth breathing becomes the default
– The tongue drops down
– Jaw growth becomes narrow
– Sleep quality suffers
– The brain gets less oxygen

Lip seal supports:
✅ Nasal breathing
✅ Proper tongue posture
✅ Clearer speech
✅ Better sleep
✅ Better focus (yes—even in kids!)

And the best part? It can be retrained.

At Knox Orofacial Myology, I use tools like:
✔️ Button pulls to strengthen lips
✔️ Suction holds to build endurance
✔️ Reminder wearables (bracelets, watch timers)
✔️ Easy cues and tracking tools for kids and parents

This isn't about being strict—it's about giving the face and airway the support it needs to grow, function, and thrive.

📩 Want to learn how to build stronger lip seal for better breathing, sleep, and focus?
👉 DM me or
📧 Email HolliB@knoxorofacialmyo.info to book a free consult.

Let’s turn lip seal into a life skill—starting today.

Here’s the truth:A tongue release without proper prep and post-release therapy can lead to:– Scar tissue– Compensation– ...
05/08/2025

Here’s the truth:
A tongue release without proper prep and post-release therapy can lead to:
– Scar tissue
– Compensation
– Tongue still resting low or thrusting
– No long-term improvement

Why?
Because the problem isn’t just the tie—it’s how the whole system functions:
✅ How the tongue rests and moves
✅ Lip seal and nasal breathing
✅ Swallowing, chewing, speaking
✅ Muscle coordination and airway support

At Knox Orofacial Myology, I assess muscle patterns first—so we’re not just releasing a tongue… we’re rebuilding a foundation.

This is especially important for:
– Babies and children
– Teens with orthodontic concerns
– Adults dealing with TMJ, sleep apnea, or relapse

📩 Thinking about a tongue tie release? Start with function.
👉 DM me or
📧 Email HolliB@knoxorofacialmyo.info to book a free consult.

Let’s build muscle memory first—so any next steps actually work long term.

Facial growth doesn’t just happen—it’s shaped by how we breathe, swallow, and where our tongue lives 24/7.When the tongu...
04/08/2025

Facial growth doesn’t just happen—it’s shaped by how we breathe, swallow, and where our tongue lives 24/7.
When the tongue rests low or forward (instead of on the roof of the mouth), and the mouth stays open…
👉 the face adapts.
👉 the airway narrows.
👉 the structure shifts.

Common signs of dysfunctional growth patterns:
– Long, narrow face
– Gummy smile
– Crowded or flared teeth
– Underdeveloped jaw
– Forward head posture
– Dark circles under eyes (from poor oxygenation)
– Mouth always open or lips apart at rest

At Knox Orofacial Myology, I help uncover what the face is trying to tell you—and guide you through exercises and support that help the muscles and posture function the way they were meant to.

We don’t just chase symptoms—we retrain function and support healthy growth from the inside out.

Snoring happens when airflow is restricted. In children, this often points to:– Mouth breathing– Low tongue posture– Wea...
03/08/2025

Snoring happens when airflow is restricted. In children, this often points to:
– Mouth breathing
– Low tongue posture
– Weak or uncoordinated soft palate
– Enlarged tonsils/adenoids
– A narrow palate or high vaulted arch

While it’s common, it’s not normal. Snoring disrupts deep sleep, oxygen levels, and growth hormones. Over time, it can lead to:
❌ Behavior challenges
❌ Daytime fatigue
❌ Delayed development
❌ Longer, narrower facial growth
❌ Trouble focusing at school

At Knox Orofacial Myology, I help identify the root causes behind snoring and guide families through gentle, non-invasive therapy to support proper breathing and function—starting with the tongue, lips, and airway.

📩 If your child snores—even occasionally—don’t wait.
👉 DM me or
📧 Email HolliB@knoxorofacialmyo.info to schedule a free consult.
Let’s figure out what’s really going on—and how to fix it at the root.

If the tongue sticks out when talking, swallowing, concentrating, or even just resting… it’s not being silly. It’s compe...
02/08/2025

If the tongue sticks out when talking, swallowing, concentrating, or even just resting… it’s not being silly. It’s compensating.

What does that mean?

It usually points to a combination of weak intrinsic tongue muscles (the ones inside the tongue that control shape and precision) and low overall tone.

That compensation can show up as:
– Tongue thrust when swallowing
– Drooling or mouth breathing
– Difficulty with certain speech sounds
– Orthodontic relapse or bite issues
– Open lips and low tongue rest posture
– Sleep-disordered breathing or snoring

This is more than just appearance—it’s a functional imbalance that affects breathing, speech, facial growth, and oral health.

At Knox Orofacial Myology, I assess how the tongue is moving, resting, and compensating—and create a plan to retrain it for proper posture, strength, and coordination.

📩 DM me or
📧 Email: HolliB@knoxorofacialmyo.info
to schedule a free consult and find out if your tongue is working the way it should.

Let’s address the root—not just the symptom.

Your tongue is supposed to rest lightly suctioned to the roof of your mouth, not lying low or pushing forward.When it’s ...
01/08/2025

Your tongue is supposed to rest lightly suctioned to the roof of your mouth, not lying low or pushing forward.

When it’s resting properly, it provides gentle, consistent pressure that helps:

Keep the upper arch wide and stable

Support nasal breathing

Maintain alignment after orthodontics

But when the tongue rests low, hangs in the floor of the mouth, or thrusts forward during swallowing?
👉 Teeth shift.
👉 Bites open up.
👉 Orthodontic results don’t last.

This is one of the most common reasons for orthodontic relapse—and braces alone can’t fix it.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy trains the tongue to function and rest correctly, so your bite stays stable long-term.

📩 DM me or
📧 Email HolliB@knoxorofacialmyo.info to schedule a free consult.
Let’s find out if your tongue is working for you—or against you.

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