I’m always looking for information that actually makes sense — and actually helps.
These articles are a great place to start if you’re wondering what’s going on beneath the surface with things like mouth breathing, teeth grinding, or sleep struggles.
No pressure, no jargon (and if you skim it while drinking coffee, even better).
These articles are a great place to start if you’re wondering what’s going on beneath the surface with things like mouth breathing, teeth grinding, or sleep struggles.
No pressure, no jargon (and if you skim it while drinking coffee, even better).
When Dr. Google Makes It More Confusing...
(Let’s be real — the internet can be a wild place.)
Short version?
Sleep-related teeth grinding (aka bruxism) is often connected to airway issues — and it’s worth looking into early.
Sleep-related teeth grinding (aka bruxism) is often connected to airway issues — and it’s worth looking into early.
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Probable Sleep Bruxism in Children
This one digs into how tongue posture and mobility can shape the way a child’s face, jaw, and airway grow — which can affect breathing and sleep, too.
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How Tongue Mobility Changes Face and Jaw Development
This explains how daily muscle movements (like breathing, chewing, and posture) influence how a child’s face and airway actually grow over time.
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Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Reading the research is a great first step — but you don’t have to figure this all out by yourself. If you’re wondering if myofunctional therapy might help your child, the next step is easy: Book a virtual consult, and we’ll take it slow, steady, and totally at your pace.
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