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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...
Am I Too Old for Myofunctional Therapy?

Am I Too Old for Myofunctional Therapy?

Am I Too Old for Myofunctional Therapy or Can My Health Still Benefit from Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?   I'm happy to talk about this now since my client population has taken a turn towards older clients who are learning about the health benefits of...

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My Biggest Myofunctional Therapy Mistake & What I Know Now

My Biggest Myofunctional Therapy Mistake & What I Know Now

My Biggest Myofunctional Therapy Mistake & What I Know Now   How I made a myofunctional therapy mistake that I wish I could fix... As an early practitioner, I didn't feel confident in my knowledge and skills, so I would often let parents "run the show". And...

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What Are Your “Myofunctional Barriers”?

What Are Your “Myofunctional Barriers”?

What Are Your Myofunctional Barriers? Many of you think you have myofunctional barriers to correcting your myofunctional dysfunction. But are they really myofunctional barriers or are they excuses? In this weeks FB live, I break down these myths and help you...

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What My Myofunctional Therapy Clients Are Most Afraid Of

What My Myofunctional Therapy Clients Are Most Afraid Of

No it's not the graveyard...What do you think my myofunctional therapy clients are most afraid of? My myofunctional therapy clients are most afraid of two things. First, the biggest fear is being afraid to take the step to get started.  And second, being afraid to...

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How Connective Tissue Is Connected

How Connective Tissue Is Connected

How Connective Tissue is Connected Connective tissue is often overlooked in the tongue-tie arena.  Understanding your connective tissue and how it is connected will be important. If You Have Concerns By now, if you've been following me long enough...you know my path...

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