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Can a Tongue-Tie Affect Your Child’s Speech?

The eyes can see only what the mind knows. By learning about your myofunctional impairment, you will be able to understand and see what is broken.

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Can Mouth Guards Worsen Sleep Apnea?

Short answer: for some people, yes. A flat night guard — the kind you're handed for grinding — isn't a treatment for sleep apnea, and in some people it can actually make it worse. Here's why, and what to do if you've got one sitting on your nightstand.Let's be honest...

Correct Tongue Posture: Why Your Tongue Position Is Wrecking Your Sleep

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.

Gas and Guts Gone Wild? Blame Your Mouth Breathing Habits

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...
How Much Does Myofunctional Therapy Cost?

How Much Does Myofunctional Therapy Cost?

How Much Does Myofunctional Therapy Cost? The price for myofunctional therapy will vary based upon the experience of your therapist as well as what different programs he or she offers. I know that it's human nature to wonder how much something costs.  I completely get...

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How a Dental Hygienist Becomes a Myofunctional Therapist

How a Dental Hygienist Becomes a Myofunctional Therapist

How does a dental hygienist become a myofunctional therapist? I love the opportunity to talk about how a dental hygienist becomes a myofunctional therapist because so many of you have no idea where to start and the industry truly needs all hands on deck! Sadly,...

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The Ultimate Guide to Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

The Ultimate Guide to Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

After years of answering the same common and extremely important questions, the Ultimate Guide to Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy was drafted to put all of the frequently asked questions about orofacial myofunctional therapy into one location. Throughout the Ultimate...

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Questions to Ask Your Myofunctional Therapist

Questions to Ask Your Myofunctional Therapist

Questions to Ask Your Myofunctional Therapist I get asked frequently to give input on some key questions to ask your myofunctional therapist (or should I say, potential myofunctional therapist). Is this something that resonates with you too? Are you stumped about what...

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Your 3-Step Myofunctional Therapy Action Plan

Your 3-Step Myofunctional Therapy Action Plan

Your 3-Step Myofunctional Therapy Action Plan Are you rolling into the new year with the same old problems, pains and chronic conditions that you've been ignoring?  Are you wondering how my 3-step myofunctional therapy action plan can help you? If you're one of the...

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Myofunctional Therapy and Lifelong Habit Changes

Myofunctional Therapy and Lifelong Habit Changes

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...

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