Lips Sealed Myofunctional Therapy

09/11/2025

Mouth breathing, snoring, and restless nights aren’t just “cute quirks” in kids — they can affect cranial growth, dental development, and long-term health. Early awareness matters. 🌙👃🦷

I loved working with one of my littles today and helping her on this journey.
How is your child sleeping?

09/09/2025

TRUTH! Reach out if you or your child is suffering❤️🙏🏼

09/07/2025

🧠💤 Is it ADHD — or Sleep Disordered Breathing?
Did you know that symptoms like:
🦷 Teeth grinding
😤 Loud breathing or snoring
🛏️ Tossing and turning all night
🧃 Bedwetting beyond the expected age
🚸 Trouble focusing or hyperactivity during the day
…can all be linked to Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) in kids and adults?

🔍 SDB is more than just snoring — it’s a spectrum of breathing issues that disrupt deep sleep and oxygen flow. When the brain doesn't get enough oxygen during sleep, it can go into overdrive during the day — leading to what looks like ADHD, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation.

📊 Studies show that many children diagnosed with ADHD may actually be suffering from chronic sleep disruption due to airway obstruction — and treating the root cause can lead to major improvements in behavior, attention, and emotional health.

⚠️ Common red flags for SDB include:
Grinding teeth at night

Loud breathing or snoring
Restless, messy sleep
Mouth breathing
Night sweating
Peeing in bed past age 5–6
Irritability, hyperactivity, or attention struggles during the day

👩‍⚕️ Please give us a call if any of these signs sound familiar. Sleep-disordered breathing isn’t just about better sleep — it’s about healthier brain function, emotional balance, and long-term wellbeing.

🛑 Don’t sleep on sleep. It’s not just rest — it’s recovery.
✨ We’d love to talk with you and help you find answers.

09/03/2025

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Did you know?
A child who can’t breathe through their nose may not develop properly.

👃 Nasal breathing is more than just airflow — it’s the natural way the face, jaw, and airway are shaped as kids grow. When that process is disrupted, it can affect sleep, growth, and long-term health.

👉 If your child struggles with blocked breathing, snoring, or mouth breathing, it’s worth getting checked early.

08/21/2025

08/20/2025

Some kids prefer softer foods—not just because of taste, but because chewing can actually be challenging.

Difficulty with harder textures may point to reduced oral muscle strength, swallowing dysfunction, or even a tongue-tie restriction.

When we only address the structural issues—like releasing a tongue-tie—without improving function, true progress can be limited. Myofunctional therapy works hand in hand with structural treatments to strengthen orofacial muscles, improve chewing and swallowing, and support balanced facial growth.

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08/11/2025

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08/08/2025

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Did you know that by age 5, a child’s facial structure is already 85% of its adult size?

This isn’t just an interesting fact — it’s a wake-up call. Craniofacial growth is happening rapidly in the early years, and if it’s going in the wrong direction, waiting to address it can mean missing the window for optimal development.

Many kids show signs of dysfunctional growth patterns early on — mouth breathing, poor sleep, snoring, dark under eyes, crowded teeth — but these red flags are too often dismissed as “normal.”

The truth is: they’re not normal — they’re common. And left unaddressed, they can affect airway health, sleep quality, behavior, and even cognitive development.

That’s why tools like the Fairest-6 — a simple screening tool to catch these signs early, when intervention is most effective and least invasive.

If you’re noticing these signs, don’t wait to ask questions. Depending on the child’s age and symptoms, support may come from:
• An airway-focused pediatric dentist
• A ENT
• A myofunctional therapist
• Or a speech-language pathologist (SLP) trained in oral motor skills and feeding

Early, collaborative care can make all the difference.

Learn more at www.thebreatheinstitute.com



Albert, A. M., Ricanek, K., Patterson, E., & Cuervo, L. J. (2019). Craniofacial changes in children—Birth to late adolescence. ARC Journal of Forensic Science, 4(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.20431/2456-0049.0401001

08/02/2025

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You can’t treat behaviour, learning, growth, or emotional regulation
if a child can’t breathe properly at night.

Sleep is foundational.
Airway is non-negotiable.

07/30/2025

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06/16/2025

😴 Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore: Sleep Issues & Your Child's Airway

Is your child a restless sleeper? Do they snore, grind their teeth, sweat at night, or wake up cranky and tired despite a full night of sleep? These may seem like common childhood quirks—but they can be red flags for airway-related sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).

👃 Chronic mouth breathing
😴 Snoring or noisy breathing at night
🛏️ Tossing, turning, or bedwetting past the typical age
😮 Sleeping with mouth open
😤 Frequent nightmares or night wakings
🧠 Daytime fatigue, behavioral issues, or difficulty focusing

These are not just growing pains. When the airway is compromised—whether from enlarged tonsils, poor oral posture, or underdeveloped facial structures—oxygen flow is reduced. This can affect your child's growth, development, and overall health.

That’s where myofunctional therapy comes in. It helps retrain the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue to support better breathing, swallowing, and posture—day and night.

🌿 As a myofunctional therapist, I work with children to:
✔️ Encourage nasal breathing
✔️ Strengthen tongue posture
✔️ Improve oral muscle tone and function
✔️ Support overall sleep and health

Your child deserves restful sleep and healthy development. If you’re noticing any of these red flags, reach out to learn how myofunctional therapy can help.

05/29/2025

🌬 Breathe Better, Live Stronger — The Power of Nitric Oxide! 💪💓

Did you know your body makes a powerful molecule that supports circulation, oxygen delivery, and even brain function? It’s called Nitric Oxide (NO) — and it’s a game changer for your health.

✨ Benefits of Nitric Oxide:

🌡 Improves blood flow and supports healthy blood pressure

🧠 Boosts brain function and mental clarity

💤 Enhances sleep by supporting nasal breathing and airway health

💥 Increases energy and stamina during workouts

❤️ Supports heart health by relaxing blood vessels

😮‍💨 Promotes better oxygen exchange in the lungs

🦷 As a myofunctional therapist and airway advocate, I love how nasal breathing helps naturally increase NO levels. And yes — movement, leafy greens, and even humming can give your NO levels a boost!

Want to learn how to optimize your Nitric Oxide levels naturally? Let’s talk. Your body is designed to thrive — let’s support it!

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