by Carmen Woodland | Aug 26, 2024 | Sleep & Sleep Disordered Breathing
ADHD & Sleep Problems: Are They Related? I’ve been practicing myofunctional therapy for years, and have worked with many clients with sleep disorders. Recently, I was wrapping up a two year therapy stint with a client who was giving me feedback about his...
by Carmen Woodland | Jun 24, 2024 | Airway & Orthodontics
Are Braces Important for Kids? As a myofunctional therapist, I often get asked whether braces are necessary for children. This question is not only common but also essential, as it touches on various aspects of a child’s dental, facial, and overall health. In this...
by Carmen Woodland | May 28, 2024 | Breathing
Have you ever wondered if being a mouth breather is bad for your health? As a myofunctional therapist, this is one of the most common questions I encounter. The answer is a resounding yes! Mouth breathing can lead to a host of health issues, from chronic stress...
by Carmen Woodland | Apr 23, 2024 | Airway & Orthodontics
What Is Airway Orthodontics? Have you heard the scuttlebutt about “airway orthodontics” and wonder what is best for your child? Or perhaps you’re confused that a new fandangled way of straightening teeth has come about and now you have to spend hours...
by Carmen Woodland | Mar 12, 2024 | Tongue-Tie
Symptoms of a Tongue Tie In my practice, I meet hundreds of tongue tied humans every year. Many of these are adults and it blows my mind how many of them only recently discovered the realm of tongue ties and the possibility that they might have one. It also...
by Carmen Woodland | Feb 16, 2024 | Sleep & Sleep Disordered Breathing
Understanding Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options Many of our clients have had sleep studies and have been told that they have Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) but the conversation usually ends there. I’m not sure if...
by Carmen Woodland | Jan 26, 2024 | Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
How do you diagnose orofacial myofunctional disorders? Given that the field of orofacial myofunctional therapy is growing by leaps and bounds, more and more people are reaching out wondering how and who will diagnose orofacial myofunctional disorders. This is an...
