by Carmen M. Ball | Dec 16, 2019 | Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional Therapy and Lifelong Habit Changes: Wellness Through a New Lens As a myofunctional therapist, the best part of my job is helping my clients live life to the fullest. I know this is a bold statement, but understanding how myofunctional impairment drags...
by Carmen M. Ball | Dec 9, 2019 | Sleep & Sleep Disordered Breathing
Are Poor Sleep Habits Robbing You? Sleep habits are one area to evaluate when trying to figure out why you do or don’t feel rested. I have my clients keep a daily sleep journal for two weeks to establish an understanding of how he or she is contributing to his...
by Carmen M. Ball | Dec 2, 2019 | Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
As a myofunctional therapist, I spend a lot of time educating clients and potential clients about myofunctional therapy and tongue exercises. Many people are unsure about what exactly myofunctional therapy is. Myofunctional therapy and tongue exercises certainly go...
by Carmen M. Ball | Nov 25, 2019 | Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Can Myofunctional Therapy Help My TMJ Pain? TMJ pain is one of the most common reasons people contact me, and also one of the hardest complaints to find an answer to. The joint (temporomandibular joint) is the most complex one in the body, and the source of TMJ pain...
by Carmen M. Ball | Nov 18, 2019 | Sleep & Sleep Disordered Breathing
What Is a Mandibular Advancement Device? I get asked quite often about a mandibular advancement device and if it can help with snoring or sleep apnea concerns. Let’s face it. The compliance with a CPAP, which is the gold standard for treating obstructive sleep...
by Carmen M. Ball | Nov 13, 2019 | Airway & Orthodontics
Do You Know the Color Of Your Airway? It is important for you to know the color of your airway. This means that you have had a 3D scan if you suspect you have airway concerns. This means if you KNOW you have concerns, you should not be ignoring them! I tell...
by Carmen M. Ball | Nov 11, 2019 | Airway & Orthodontics
What do an orthodontic intervention and your airway have in common? When I discuss early orthodontic intervention with parents, their eyes often glaze over and they look perplexed. This practice of an early referral for orthodontic intervention is far different from...
