Sleep Apnea Self Assessment It is estimated that over 1 billion people in the world suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea, also known as OSA (1), and most are unaware that they have it. OSA is a sleep disorder that …
How Can Crooked Teeth Impact Your Health? There are many reasons why teeth can be crooked, but the true question is why does this matter? Well, it matters quite a bit. Having crooked teeth can impact your overall health and …
It is of utmost importance for medical and dental professionals to work collaboratively for the benefit of the patient. In this interview with Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC, we get to see Myofunctional Therapy from a speech pathologist perspective.
Top 5 Exercises That Can Help With A Tongue Thrust A tongue thrust, which is also known as an abnormal swallowing pattern can contribute to a myriad of cascading overall health effects if not addressed adequately. There are a variety …
Top 6 Exercises That Help With Jaw Pain Jaw pain can be very detrimental to a person’s quality of life, below are the top six exercises that can help with jaw pain. What is TMD? Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are disorders …
The Importance of Tongue Strength The tongue is an amazing hydrostat that helps shape our teeth, airways and craniofacial structures among other. It has been scientifically proven that the tongue strength plays a significant role and should be evaluated. There …
Mouth Breathing Impacts On Oral Health The benefits of proper nasal breathing are endless. Breathing through the nose is optimal for overall health; and research has demonstrated that mouth breathing can impinge upon the structures of the oral cavity, which …
What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy? A brief overview of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Upon completion of this video students will be able to: Have a basic understanding of what Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is and how it works. Learn about the importance …
How can an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist enhance your dental practice? Are you one of the many dental professionals seeking for the latest and most innovative treatments out there to not just help your patients; but to make you the #1 …
Lingual and Labial Frenums: Early Detection can Prevent Cascading Health Effects Associated with Tongue-tie MARTHA MACALUSO, MLT, RDH, MSED, MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPIST Frenums are membraneous folds of skin or membranes that support or restrict the movement of a part or organ. There …