Speech 4 Fun-Myofunctional and Speech Therapy

03/07/2026

If you are considering the AGGA, DNA or ALF read this article 1st

The Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) has been marketed as a nonsurgical solution for maxillary deficiency and even sleep apnea, with claims of stimulating forward growth in adults. In reality, its biomechanics mirror those of a distalizing appliance—tipping incisors forward and moving molars distally without producing skeletal change.

In the January issue of JCO, Drs. Neal Kravitz, Claire Shults, Jeffrey Miller, and Kelton Stewart examine the documented consequences of AGGA therapy through the medicolegal records of an adult patient whose treatment resulted in severe bone loss and the eventual loss of all four maxillary incisors. The case is sobering, not only for the periodontal and restorative damage involved, but for the broader questions it raises about biology, scope of practice, continuing education, and patient protection.

The article carefully reviews the appliance design, the claims surrounding it, the role of “Controlled Arch Braces,” and the FDA investigation that followed national media coverage. Most importantly, it reinforces a principle orthodontists know well: toothborne appliances cannot override adult skeletal biology.

If you have been asked about AGGA, DNA, ALF, or other so-called growth appliances in adults, this is an important read in the January issue of JCO.

03/04/2026

Research shows that myofunctional therapy is crucial after tonsils and adenoids are removed.

03/02/2026

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02/25/2026

So interesting!

02/10/2026

So true .

Mouth breathing is far more than a habit—it’s a developmental force.

Every breath taken through the mouth alters tongue posture, jaw position, and the balance of forces that shape the face.
Over time, this can narrow dental arches, elongate the face, and even influence brain development by affecting sleep quality and oxygen delivery.

It’s not cosmetic. It’s structural—and it’s happening right now, every time a child breathes through their mouth.

01/19/2026

Sleep disordered breathing in children is not benign and it is not a future problem.

Before the age of 10, it has been linked to impaired growth, learning and memory deficits, behavioural dysregulation, and early cardiovascular risk markers.

These are not theoretical risks.
They are measurable physiological and neurocognitive changes occurring during critical developmental windows.

The tragedy is not that this happens.
It is that it is often missed while there is still time to intervene.

01/19/2026

I see this all the time in my practice . “Normal sleep as tested by sleep study / polysomnogram PSG but kids are still snoring or mouth breathing , tossing and turning , kicking and flailing. We should not treat to numbers but symptoms!

“The sleep study was normal.”

Yet your child mouth breathes.
They snore.
They wake unrefreshed.
Their behaviour has changed.
Their learning is slipping.

A test did not fail your child.
A narrow definition of normal did.

Sleep disordered breathing in children does not always declare itself in neat thresholds and indices. Physiology, development, and symptoms matter more than a single number on a report.

If we treat children by numbers alone, we will keep missing the ones who need help the most.

01/19/2026

Such a cool video of the tongue

12/20/2025

Your journey to better tongue function starts before and continues after the release.

Orofacial Myofunctional therapy helps you prepare your muscles, recover smoothly, and keep your results for the long term.

Visit www.thebreatheinstitute.com for more information!

10/21/2025

So why isn’t the airway the first thing we check?

Instead of jumping straight to labels and medication, imagine if every child with attention, behaviour, or learning difficulties was screened for:
👃 Nasal obstruction
😮 Mouth breathing
😴 Sleep quality

👉 Half of those kids might not have “ADHD” at all. They might just need to breathe better at night.

10/21/2025

Are you “horsing”around ? Myofunctional therapy can help nasal breathing , eating , sleeping and speech function . We have in person and online sessions available .

10/21/2025

A scalloped tongue can be more than just a cosmetic finding — it can be a sign that your tongue doesn’t have enough room to rest comfortably within your mouth.

When the tongue is crowded or compressed, it may indicate limited tongue space and/or a small airway — both of which can affect breathing, sleep, and overall health.

Your tongue’s shape can tell an important story about your airway function and oral posture. 👅✨

Learn more about how tongue space and airway health are connected at thebreatheinstitute.com