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Understanding and Addressing Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing
Sleep is crucial for a child's growth, development, and overall well-being. However, many children suffer from sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), a group of breathing disorders that affect airway patency and can disrupt their sleep. SDB encompasses a range of...
Improve Breastfeeding, Speech, Dental Health and More With a Tongue or Lip Tie Release (Covered by All Insurances!)
Struggles with breastfeeding? Speech issues? Dental problems? The solution could be as simple as Tongue Tie or Lip Tie release! If your baby is having difficulty breastfeeding or your child is displaying speech development delays, abnormal tooth spacing or other oral...
Understanding Tongue Thrust: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Tongue thrust is a common yet often overlooked condition that can have a significant impact on a child's oral and dental development. At the Center for Orofacial Myology, we are dedicated to helping parents and patients understand and effectively manage this orofacial...
Unraveling the Mystery: Signs Your Child May Have a Tongue Tie
As parents, we want nothing more than to ensure our children's well-being and set them up for success. However, sometimes seemingly minor issues can have a significant impact on their development. One such condition that often goes unnoticed is tongue tie, a condition...
The Right Age to Stop Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking is a completely normal and natural behavior for infants. In the womb, babies actually start sucking their thumbs or fingers as early as 15 weeks into pregnancy! This sucking reflex allows them to satisfy their need for oral exploration and soothing once...
Understanding Breastfeeding Challenges (and How to Overcome Them)
Many new moms blame themselves when breastfeeding problems arise, but the root causes are often missed. Discover common breastfeeding issues and how to get expert help.Having a baby is one of the most exciting and challenging experiences a woman can go through. And...
A Child’s Cleft Care Journey: From Infancy to Adulthood
The Early Days: Feeding Support and Therapies in Infancy In infancy, establishing an effective feeding plan is crucial. Children with unrepaired clefts have difficulty creating suction and feeding effectively. We work closely with families to find specialized bottles...
Why You May Need Palatal Expansion
If your orthodontist has recommended jaw expansion to straighten your bite and align your teeth, myofunctional therapy should be part of the process. Expanders widen the upper jaw, but correcting tongue position is critical for maintaining results. At the Center for...
The Surprisingly Life-Changing Benefits of Releasing My Tongue Tie in My 30’s
At age 33, I never imagined that releasing the piece of skin tethering my tongue down would make such a tremendous impact on my health and wellbeing. This simple lingual frenuloplasty procedure has given me a new lease on life. As an infant, I showed signs of...
The Link Between Teeth Alignment and Sleep Apnea
If you wake up feeling unrefreshed or your partner complains about your disruptive snoring, you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by pauses or decreased breathing during sleep. One potential contributing factor? Crooked teeth...
Introducing Laser Frenectomy at Our Center
We're excited to announce the addition of laser frenectomy procedures to treat tongue and lip-ties using the innovative LightScalpel CO2 Laser technology at the Center for Orofacial Myology! This advanced system allows us to safely, precisely, and comfortably release...
What are Speech-Language Pathologists in the Utah School Districts Doing Differently?
Has your voice become strained, raspy, or unreliable? Do you find yourself constantly clearing your throat or coughing to get your voice back? Are you tired of going from doctor to doctor to find a solution? You may be experiencing symptoms of vocal damage. But there...