What The Shape of Your Face Shape Says About Your Airway Health
Do you know that the shape of your face can tell a lot about your airway health? Yes, that’s right! Your facial structure and features can provide significant clues about how you breathe and the potential health issues you may face. In this blog post, we’ll explore how mouth breathing can change your facial structure […]
Forward Head Posture and Its Effect on Breathing
Forward head posture (FHP) is a condition that affects many individuals, especially those who work at a desk, spend a lot of time on electronic devices, or have poor posture habits. This condition can cause a lot of discomforts and negatively impact your overall health, including your breathing. In this blog post, we will explore […]
What Are Tongue-Ties? Everything You Need To Know
Are you or your child experiencing difficulty with swallowing, speech, or breathing? Have you heard of, but are still wondering – what are tongue-ties? Tongue-ties can be a common issue, but it’s essential to understand what they are, how they occur, and what can be done about them. Therefore, in this article, we will cover […]
Understanding a Tongue-Tie: What It Is and How to Treat It
If you’re a new parent, you may have heard the term “tongue-tie” being thrown around. Or maybe you’ve been experiencing difficulties with speech or eating and you’re wondering if tongue-tie might be the culprit. In this blog post, we will explain what tongue-tie is, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options to help you make informed […]
The Myo Munchee: How it Can Help Build Your Facial Muscles
Since many myofunctional issues stem from developmental problems created in early childhood, catching and treating myofunctional issues early on can be pivotal in preventing those issues from developing as adults. But, if you are a parent, you know that getting a kid to wear a coat is a battle many of us don’t win, so […]
The Power of Mouth Expander Appliances
Mouth expander appliances play an important role in the overall growth and development of the airway. They can help improve breathing, sleep, eating, and a number of other activities. In this post, we will discuss how the appliances work and what conditions they can help to treat. We’ll also go over he different types of […]
The Tongue’s Incredible Role in Infant Development
The tongue is one of the essential parts of the body. It helps us eat, chew, drink, kiss, swallow, talk, and more. The tongue continues to form and strengthen from early fetal development through childhood. Sometimes, however, some development issues can occur in infants, leading to more significant problems in the future. Read on to […]
Snoring and Tooth Decay
If you or your partner are known to snore overnight, we’ve got some unfortunate news: scientists have linked mouth breathing during sleep with increased levels of tooth decay. Why? It involves saliva, acidity, and bacterial activation, all impacted by breathing through the mouth (with or without snoring). Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to […]
How to Choose a Myofunctional Therapist
Whether we are aware of them or not, improper oral resting habits can wreak havoc on our health and cause major issues over time. Thankfully myofunctional therapy is a non-invasive treatment to help strengthen the oral muscles to rest in their proper place. If you’re ready to get started with myofunctional therapy, here are some […]
Mouth Breathing and Malocclusion
We breathe in and out around 22,000 times a day. When each of those breaths comes in through our nose, we should be in good shape. When that air comes in through our mouth, over and over again, it can cause issues with our teeth, airway, and lungs over time. Here’s what malocclusion and mouth […]
