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 …
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.
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 …
The importance of nasal breathing Nasal breathing is essential for the proper growth and development of the orofacial structures and for optimal health. There are many benefits that derive from nasal breathing versus mouth breathing. The videos below, with the …
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 …