OMT of New York

01/20/2026

Your tongue does more than help you speak or eat. It’s connected to the vagus nerve, a key player in relaxation, digestion, and emotional balance.

When tongue movement is restricted, like with a short frenulum, it can reduce this connection and make it harder for the body to self-regulate.

Signs can include anxiety, sleep struggles, digestive issues, or in babies, frequent crying and reflux.

Therapies that improve tongue mobility and function can help restore this connection, supporting both oral function and overall nervous system balance.

01/13/2026

Facial growth is influenced by everyday habits, not just genetics!

Things like breathing, chewing, and swallowing matter more than most people realize. Swipe through to learn what to look out for.

Contact us for support in building healthy, life-long habits for your child!

12/11/2025

Stop Treating the Symptoms of Bruxism: The True Fix is Natural!

Nightguards are a temporary fix for treating bruxism. They ignore the root cause: an imbalance in your oral musculature. You may think bruxism is just grinding, but it's also a lack of counter-pressure.

Your tongue is meant to act as a natural shock absorber against the forces of clenching and chewing. When the tongue isn't properly sealed on the palate, that vital balance is lost.

Myofunctional exercises can restore that balance to improve tongue strength and suction. By fixing this root cause, you can eliminate grinding and clenching.

Contact me to learn more!

11/25/2025

Your tongue does more than help you speak or swallow. It also affects your posture and the way your brain coordinates movement.

When the tongue rests naturally against the roof of your mouth, it:
-Activates sensory receptors
-Supports nasal breathing
-Helps keep your head and neck properly aligned

Tongue up → better neck tone, steadier posture, and more efficient diaphragm
Tongue down → compensations, forward-head posture, and head/neck tension

Every time your tongue touches the palate, your brain takes notice. Over time, these repeated signals help shape long-lasting neuromuscular patterns.

If you’re interested in improving your tongue posture, contact us! We offer personalized treatment for better breathing and overall health.

10/26/2025

Why Muscles Matter More Than Braces:

Orthodontics has traditionally focused on mechanics: wires, brackets, and retainers that move teeth into alignment. However, long-term success depends not just on tooth position, but on the function behind the structure.

Poor oral posture, including mouth breathing and low tongue position, contributes to unfavorable facial development, reduced airway size, and instability in orthodontic results. These muscle patterns often go unaddressed, leading to orthodontic relapse even after years of treatment.

Lasting change requires the correction of these underlying muscle habits. Myofunctional therapy, which restores proper breathing, tongue posture, and muscle balance, supports natural growth and creates conditions for stable, healthy outcomes.

Muscles shape the face and determine function. Wires alone cannot overcome poor habits left unresolved.

- This post is based on the findings of Dr. Bill Hang, DDS, MSD, a leader in airway-centered, face-focused orthodontics.

If you’re curious about how improving muscle function could support your orthodontic results, feel free to reach out. OMT of New York is here to help!

10/17/2025

Chewing and Brain Development: What’s the Connection?
- Chewing does more than just help kids eat. It also supports brain development, posture, and coordination. If a child always chews on one side, it can throw off balance, affect crawling, walking, and even handwriting.
- Chewing on both sides activates both brain hemispheres, improves jaw and neck stability, and supports key movement patterns.
But here's the catch: nasal breathing is essential. Mouth breathing can mess with tongue position, facial tone, and the rhythm of chewing.
- Simple habits like balanced chewing and nose breathing build the foundation for bigger skills later on. The little things really do matter!

10/17/2025

It was wonderful to see Dr. Molina, Dr. Raphael, Dr. Lamber, and Dr. Michelle at PAANNY this year!
Learning more to help more 📝

10/17/2025

Happy memories with Dr. Emiliano Lopez, Dr. Lina Quintero, and Dr. Sandra Coca!

10/17/2025

Do you breathe through your mouth without realizing it?
It might be affecting more than you think.

Mouth breathing sends subtle stress signals to your brain, activating the “fight or flight” response, even when you’re at rest. Over time, this can increase cortisol levels, raise your heart rate, reduce oxygen to the brain, and make it harder to focus, sleep, or feel calm.

Common signs include waking up with a dry throat, snoring, brain fog, dark circles, and chronic fatigue.

The good news? Nasal breathing helps shift your body into a calmer, more balanced state. It supports better sleep, clearer thinking, and emotional regulation.

Your breath is a simple but powerful tool. Becoming more aware of it can lead to real change, from the inside out!

💬 Have you noticed any of these signs in yourself?
📲 Contact us to find out if myofunctional therapy is right for you!

09/15/2024

Happy to share moments of learning and laughter with Dr Carolina Lantano!! Looking forward to see you again❤️

09/15/2024