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Gas and Guts Gone Wild? Blame Your Mouth Breathing Habits

Gas and Guts Gone Wild? Blame Your Mouth Breathing Habits

by Carmen M. Ball | Feb 4, 2025 | Digestion, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

If you’re struggling with bloating, gas, or digestive discomfort, you might be looking in all the wrong places for answers. Most people don’t realize that myofunctional impairments—like poor tongue posture, mouth breathing, and untreated tongue ties—could be the...
Where Should I Place the Tip of My Tongue?

Where Should I Place the Tip of My Tongue?

by Carmen M. Ball | Dec 12, 2023 | Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Correct tongue and oral posture is important for correct cranofacial growth. In this article, learn how correct tongue posture begins with tongue on the spot.

The Importance of Quality Sleep on Your Health

The Importance of Quality Sleep on Your Health

by Carmen M. Ball | Nov 20, 2023 | Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Sleep & Sleep Disordered Breathing

The Importance of Quality Sleep on Your Health Quality sleep is your body’s unsung hero, not just a nightly ritual but a cornerstone of your overall well-being. Beyond mere rest, it’s during sleep that your body undergoes vital restorative functions,...
Is Tele-Therapy As Effective As In-Person Myofunctional Therapy?

Is Tele-Therapy As Effective As In-Person Myofunctional Therapy?

by Carmen M. Ball | Sep 20, 2023 | Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Is Tele-Therapy As Effective As In-Person Myofunctional Therapy? Tele-therapy has become increasingly popular and accessible in recent years, including in the field of myofunctional therapy. Myofunctional therapy is a specialized form of therapy that focuses on the...
Can mouth guards worsen sleep apnea?

Can mouth guards worsen sleep apnea?

by Carmen M. Ball | Mar 3, 2023 | Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Sleep & Sleep Disordered Breathing

How’s your sleep? Are you wearing a mouth guard?  Do you sometimes wonder if mouth guards can worsen sleep apnea? When I was practicing dental hygiene I was asked this question quite often because I recall many patients that felt like their sleep got worse after...
What Does a Comprehensive Orofacial Myofunctional Exam Involve?

What Does a Comprehensive Orofacial Myofunctional Exam Involve?

by Carmen M. Ball | Feb 17, 2023 | Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

What does a Comprehensive Orofacial Myofunctional exam involve? During the comprehensive orofacial myofunctional exam, we accomplish the following tasks: #1 Why are you here and where do you want to go?  #2  What does your symptom burden look like? #3 What does your...
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