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Where Should I Place the Tip of My Tongue?

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.

The Importance of Quality Sleep on Your Health

The Importance of Quality Sleep on Your Health Quality sleep is your body's unsung hero, not just a nightly ritual but a cornerstone of your overall well-being. Beyond mere rest, it's during sleep that your body undergoes vital restorative functions, ensuring you wake...

Is Tele-Therapy As Effective As In-Person Myofunctional Therapy?

Is Tele-Therapy As Effective As In-Person Myofunctional Therapy? Tele-therapy has become increasingly popular and accessible in recent years, including in the field of myofunctional therapy. Myofunctional therapy is a specialized form of therapy that focuses on the...
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Can mouth guards worsen sleep apnea?

How’s your sleep? Are you wearing a mouth guard?  Do you sometimes wonder if mouth guards can worsen sleep apnea? When I was practicing dental hygiene I was asked this question quite often because I recall many patients that felt like their sleep got worse after...

Facebook Live: Understanding My Assessment Questions

The myofunctional assessment tool that is used to screen for myofunctional impairment asks some very important questions. Some people find it rather odd that I ask weird questions. Learn more about those weird questions in this episode!

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Curious to Confident In Under 5 Minutes

Do you find yourself curious if you have a tongue-tie, or a tongue thrust or other myofunctional impairment but aren’t sure where to start? This post will get you headed in the right direction! Myofunctional assessment is very important and I talk about a great tool that I give you to get started.

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Alternate Careers for a Dental Hygienist

Alternate Careers for a Dental Hygienist

Alternate Careers for a Dental Hygienist I  was recently interviewed by a student who was researching "alternate careers for a dental hygienist" who wanted to know more about the field of myofunctional therapy.  It really made me happy and sad at the same time. ...

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How Much Does Myofunctional Therapy Cost?

How Much Does Myofunctional Therapy Cost?

How Much Does Myofunctional Therapy Cost? Thanks to education and science expanding the boundaries of "the box," many people are starting to learn about this important therapy.  Not only is there much confusion about when to start therapy, and why therapy...

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YouTube Myofunctional Therapy: Is It Effective?

YouTube Myofunctional Therapy: Is It Effective?

Many people turn to Youtube Myofunctional Therapy as an easy, affordable alternative to traditional Myofunctional Therapy. This blog will help you understand why complete therapy is important, and how YouTube Myofunctional Therapy may not offer complete therapy.

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Myo Mastery Training Courses

Myo Mastery Training Courses

Learn why it’s important for dental hygienists to have a basic working knowledge of orofacial myofunctional disorders and their symptoms. Taking a Myo Mastery Training Course will teach the tools necessary to identify, discuss and treat myofunctional impairment.

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Comprehensive Myofunctional Exam: Why?

Comprehensive Myofunctional Exam: Why?

I get many emails daily from potential clients who wonder one of two things:  1) Can they start therapy immediately or 2) Why do they have to pay for a comprehensive myofunctional exam if they already know they need myofunctional therapy? Much like a required doctor...

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