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11/17/2025

3 easy to spot signs of oral dysfunction!

11/10/2025

Myofunctional therapy helps support palatal expansion!

11/03/2025

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11/02/2025

Thank you The Breathe Institute and everyone else for continuing your research. Myofunctional therapy continues to be shown how it supports optimal tongue tie release outcomes.

https://www.mdpi.com/2694-2526/51/2/11?fbclid=IwY2xjawN0VgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQOXloazFkUTZkNW4xVFZYAR7W2za5iqZcCJ2qP6-ReC0Za--k1qZUnteaC5S4heSFWJc8n2_We9QiILuvog_aem_qDOFRlueZrgxs8yBV0ckjg

10/30/2025

DID YOU KNOW?
"Allergic rhinitis is a significant risk factor for the development of malocclusions in general and is associated with the development of posterior crossbite and increased overjet." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23017035/

This means that when nose breathing is hard and mouth breathing is present, there is a higher risk of the jaws and teeth being misaligned.

Here are some signs:
😦Open mouth/Mouth breathing
😩Darkness under the eyes
👃🏼Wiping or itching the nose
🥵Visible tongue
😪Drool
🦷Crowded teeth or no space between teeth

The sooner mouth breathing is helped, the better chance for optimal orofacial growth and development.

Screenings are free.

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10/20/2025

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10/10/2025

Breathing is a powerful tool....

🌍 World Mental Health Day — October 10th 🌍

This year’s theme is:
Overwhelm — when global events and relentless bad news become too much.

Constant exposure to crises can leave us anxious and drained. While we can’t control everything happening in the world, we can protect our resilience. One of the simplest tools is always with us: our breath.

10 Science-Backed Benefits of Slow, Nasal Breathing 💙

- Boosts oxygen efficiency & energy – more usable oxygen with less effort.
- Supports heart health & blood pressure – calming your cardiovascular system.
- Improves blood sugar balance – lowering stress-driven spikes.
- Calms anxiety & panic attacks – restoring CO₂ tolerance and easing fear.
- Promotes deep, restorative sleep – activating “rest and digest” mode.
- Strengthens Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – building resilience to stress.
- Sharpens focus & memory – supporting mental clarity and decision-making.
- Relieves nasal congestion & increases nitric oxide – aiding immunity and energy.
- Builds stress tolerance – improving emotional stability over time.
- Supports pregnancy & postpartum recovery – lowering stress hormones and enhancing well-being.

Protecting Your Mind in Overwhelming Times 🌱

- Limit news exposure and take digital breaks.
- Practice slow, gentle breathing daily.
- Anchor yourself in routines that bring calm.
- Remember: asking for help is a strength.

💡 Good mental health isn’t automatic — it’s something we can nurture, one breath at a time.

09/25/2025

Heading to International Association of Orofacial Myology Convention, and taking some welcomed down time afterward. See you soon!

09/19/2025

1 week away!
I'm SOO EXCITED for this year's International Association of Orofacial Myology Convention!
Collaboration among each of our fields is so important, and I always learn so much from the variety of professionals that present.

09/12/2025

Research continues!
Myofunctional therapy can help with OSA (obstructive sleep apnea).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40781845/

Screenings are free.
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Results of this study indicate that orolingual myofunctional therapy improves subjective snoring score with respect to the bed partner compared to control.

08/23/2025

"Children with adenoid hypertrophy......show altered craniofacial growth patterns. Prolonged snoring (>1 year) and oral breathing (>3 months) exacerbate dentofacial protrusion and upper lip (soft tissue) morphological changes."
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40472428/

Myofunctional therapy addresses root causes of oral and facial dysfunction, including mouth breathing. Screenings are free.

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08/19/2025

♀️Breathing changes in perimenopause and menopause:
"During perimenopause and menopause, levels of estrogen and progesterone naturally fall. These hormones don’t just regulate the menstrual cycle; they also play a role in lung health and how your body processes oxygen."

Changes in this life stage continue to happen, and understanding the why behind the experience can be helpful!

https://youtu.be/pVGcmy7QZWA

https://buteykoclinic.com/blogs/news/can-menopause-affect-your-breathing?_kx=DojJQB1MOoDcZIgb6A8mWGuDDjqWdIb_O9l-b7MJck2NbsJZRI0gfJY25vFzKA-k.WdR8qW