by Rian | Mar 22, 2024 | Education, 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...
by Joni Loftin | Apr 25, 2023 | Education, Sleep
FACT: orofacial myofunctional therapy has been shown to improve daytime sleepiness, decrease snoring, and reduce AHIs (episodes of stopping or troubled breathing in sleep) by 62% in children and 50% in adults (Sleep journal published online May 1, 2015). Myofunctional...
by Annie Abinanti | Apr 18, 2023 | Allergies, Chronic sinus congestion, Education, Enlarged adenoids and tonsils, Mouth breathing, OMD, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder, Pacifier, Tethered oral tissues
As a parent, you may be wondering what is an orofacial myofunctional disorder and how do I know if my child has one? Let’s first define it. Orofacial myofunctional abilities refers to the study of muscles of the oral and facial complex in relation to swallowing...
by Rian | Mar 21, 2023 | Cleft Lip, Education, Palate
Did you know that cleft lip and palate, a type of craniofacial disorder, is the second most common birth defect in the United States? A cleft is a separation or opening in the lip and/or palate (i.e., the roof of the mouth). Cleft lip is a separation within the lip,...
by Rian | Mar 17, 2023 | Education
Sleep is critical in all aspects of our health, including our mental, emotional, and physical performance. When we are not getting enough good quality sleep, it negatively impacts our ability to learn, grow, and manage emotions. Sleep disordered breathing includes a...
by Rian | Jan 21, 2019 | Education, Tongue Thrust
It seems like a simple formula right? Crooked teeth plus family history equals somebody getting braces. Yet it’s not that simple. Previously, we talked about the different causes of crooked teeth, from genetics, dental accidents, and tongue thrust. Now with the first...
