Great Lakes Myology

04/26/2026

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04/25/2026

Here is Part 2:
If you struggle with nose breathing at night or during a workout this might be the perfect solution for you. People have reported:
👃Snoring reduction
👃Better sleep quality
👃Nasal congestion relief (mild cases)
👃Exercise breathing (especially athletes)

Think of it like propping open a doorway so more air can pass through.

04/24/2026

👀Look what came in the mail today…. Intake
Part One: Sizing Intake
Follow along for Part Two

04/22/2026

Check your breathing! Look at yourself in the mirror and let us know if you have nasal valve collapses as well. I’ll be sharing my favorite product to help you breathe better.

04/22/2026

Check your breathing! Look at yourself in the mirror and let us know if you have nasal valve collapses as well. I’ll be sharing my favorite product to help you breathe better.

04/18/2026

I’m at the Northland Dental Hygiene Spring Seminar this morning 🦷
Stop bye and say hi 😊

04/11/2026

Those “convenient” everyday items might be quietly working against your child’s development.

Pacifiers, pouches, and sippy cups all have one thing in common. They keep the sucking pattern going longer than the body intends.

Sucking is an important early skill.
But development does not stop there.

The next step is chewing.

Chewing is not just about food. It helps build jaw strength, supports proper tongue function, and lays the foundation for breathing, speech, and facial growth.

When kids stay in a prolonged sucking pattern, they can miss out on these important transitions.

Think of it like this.
Sucking is the starting line.
Chewing is where growth really begins.

At Great Lakes Myology, we help guide kids through these natural stages so their muscles, airway, and development can work the way they are designed to.

If you are wondering whether your child is ready to move on from these habits, we are here to help.

Send us a message 💬

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

Breathing isn’t just air moving in and out.
It’s posture.
It’s muscle tone.
It’s direction.

And there is a better way to breathe.

Your mouth is for eating.
Your nose is for breathing.

When you breathe through your mouth, air moves straight to the lungs—
without the natural preparation your nose is designed to provide.

Your nose has important jobs.

It filters the air.
It humidifies the air.
It warms the air.

And it supports nitric oxide production before air reaches the lungs.

That’s one reason nasal breathing matters so much.

Breathing habits also influence oral and facial development.

When kids mainly eat soft foods, they can miss out on key benefits like:

• Strong jaw development
• Proper tongue engagement
• Balanced facial growth

Chewing is like resistance training for the face.

Different textures activate different muscles.

So the goal is simple:

Close your mouth.
Let your lips rest together.
Place your tongue on the palate.
And let your nose do the job it was designed to do.

04/06/2026

Braces Are Off… But Is Your Tongue in the Right Place? 😬➡️😊

Orthodontic treatment creates a beautiful smile—but keeping those results long-term depends on more than just retainers.

Your tongue posture plays a HUGE role in maintaining alignment.

When the tongue rests correctly (gently up on the palate), it helps:

✨ Support your dental arches
✨ Keep teeth in proper alignment
✨ Promote nasal breathing
✨ Support a healthy airway

But when tongue posture is low or forward, it can contribute to:

⚠️ Teeth shifting after braces
⚠️ Mouth breathing
⚠️ Pressure against teeth

Think of it this way—your tongue is a natural retainer.

That’s where orofacial myofunctional therapy comes in. We help retrain the muscles of the tongue and face to support the work your orthodontics achieved—so your smile stays healthy and stable.

💬 Recently finished orthodontic treatment (or have a child who has)?
Let’s make sure those results last!

📩 Message me to learn more about post-orthodontic support.

04/05/2026

Some hunt for eggs…
we hunt for better breathing, strong tongues, and happy smiles 🐰✨

Happy Easter from Great Lakes Myology 💛

04/02/2026

Hey moms!

Do you know how much control your child has over their tongue?

Try this quick exercise:
Have them move the tip of their tongue from just behind their top front teeth to just behind their bottom front teeth.

Now watch closely…

Do you notice any compensations?
• Eye winking
• Jaw shifting
• Lip movement
• Neck strain

These can be signs that the tongue isn’t moving independently and may need support.

The tongue is part of the orofacial myofunctional system, which plays a key role in breathing, swallowing, and overall development.

If your child is struggling to complete this without extra movement, we’re here to help.

Send us a message or schedule a consultation with Great Lakes Myology.