Charm Myofunctional Therapy

04/29/2026

Trust your body’s design 🤍

04/27/2026

When you breathe through your mouth, the air goes in unfiltered and unregulated. This can lead to dryness, which increases the risk of cavities and gum issues. It also tends to keep your body in a more stressed, fight or flight state, especially during sleep. Over time, this can affect sleep quality, energy levels, and how your body recovers.

When you breathe through your nose, the air is filtered, warmed, and humidified before it reaches your lungs. Nasal breathing also supports nitric oxide production, which helps with oxygen delivery and circulation. It encourages a calmer nervous system, often referred to as rest and digest, which supports better sleep, focus, and overall health.

Breathing might seem simple, but how you do it matters!
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04/24/2026

Your tongue has a home, and it is not the floor of your mouth. Your tongue should rest lightly suctioned in your palate, inside of your teeth, day and night! Just thinking about keeping it up is not always enough. In myofunctional therapy we work all 8 paired muscles to help your tongue rest in your palate without effort or strain. Where does your tongue rest?

04/22/2026

You might not notice mouth breathing while you sleep, but your body does. Dry mouth, poor sleep, groggy feeling when you wake up, sore jaw, and low energy can all be signs. Breathing is meant to be silent, nasal, and effortless. If it is not, there is usually a reason why. Let’s investigate with a thorough 90minute assessment to find out.
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04/20/2026

The Barrie Wellness Market this past weekend was a hit! So many great entrepreneurs and visitors turned out. Shout out to .corp and for running the event.

04/18/2026

Resting your tongue on the palate supports an open airway, better breathing, and healthy upper jaw development. It can also help prevent orthodontic relapse and reduce the risk of sleep and breathing issues as we age!

04/10/2026

Happy National Dental Hygienists week!

I’m incredibly grateful to be a dental hygienist and myofunctional therapist. This profession has connected me with some of the most dedicated, compassionate hygienists along the way. I’m thankful for the mentorship, teamwork, and shared commitment to better patient health that continues to inspire me every day.

Here’s to the hygienists making a difference in and out of the operatory!

04/09/2026

04/01/2026

Thumb sucking is a common habit in young children, but it’s important to address it early on. Prolonged thumb sucking can lead to misaligned teeth, improper tongue posture, and breathing issues—all of which can affect your child’s long-term health and development.

-Misaligned teeth: Constant pressure on the teeth and jaw can cause an open bite, overbite, or crooked teeth.
-Narrow palate and jaw development: Thumb sucking can affect the growth of the upper jaw, leading to a narrow palate, which may contribute to future orthodontic issues.
- Speech and breathing problems: Altered tongue posture from thumb sucking can cause speech delays and breathing difficulties, including mouth breathing.

Eliminating this habit is key to promoting healthy oral function and facial growth.

Here are a few basic tips to start:
1. Positive reinforcement: Praise your child when they refrain from thumb sucking.
2. Distraction: Offer a comforting alternative, like a toy or blanket.
3. Myofunctional tools: Consider using tools like the Myo Munchee, which promotes proper oral function and can be a great aid in breaking the habit.

If you’re finding it challenging to break the habit on your own, I offer a habit elimination program to provide extra guidance and support. Let’s work together to set your child on a path toward healthy oral development!

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03/28/2026

Is excessive drooling and an open-mouth posture more than just a passing phase? It might be a myofunctional disorder! Excessive drooling might seem harmless, but it could be a signal that the muscles responsible for swallowing and oral function need a little TLC. Don’t wait for drooling to become a daily struggle. Myo Munchee is a proactive step towards maintaining optimal oral health.

Why?
Muscle Misalignment: Myofunctional disorders can cause misalignment in the muscles of the face and mouth, affecting proper swallowing and saliva management. 🔄👅

Tongue Posture Matters: The position of the tongue at rest plays a key role. Myofunctional disorders might lead to incorrect tongue posture, contributing to both drooling and open-mouth habits.

Breathing Patterns: An open mouth posture often goes hand in hand with mouth breathing. Myofunctional disorders address breathing patterns to promote healthier habits and overall oral health.

It’s More Common Than You Think: Myofunctional disorders aren’t rare. They can affect both kids and adults. If you or your little one are experiencing these signs, it’s time for a closer look! 👀👶

Enter Myo Munchee! This myofunctional therapy tool engages you in fun activities that target muscle coordination and promote positive oral habits. If your child is under 4-5, they may not be able to do a traditional myofunctional program but they can benefit from a mini program and myo munchee! It is also important to always mention these symptoms to your family doctor to ensure they don’t need a referral to an ENT or other specialist.

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03/24/2026

Individuals who have undergone surgery to correct a deviated septum may benefit from myofunctional therapy, Myofunctional therapy helps to address and improve the function of the muscles of the face, mouth, and throat, which play a key role in breathing, chewing, swallowing, and speaking.

While surgery addresses the anatomical issue of a deviated septum, myofunctional therapy can help optimize the functional outcomes, leading to better overall breathing, oral function, and quality of life.

Here are a few specific reasons why myofunctional therapy may be beneficial:

1. Improved Breathing Patterns: Surgery can correct the structural issue of a deviated septum, but myofunctional therapy can help retrain proper nasal breathing and muscle function. This is particularly important because many people with a deviated septum develop compensatory breathing habits, such as mouth breathing, which the surgery alone may not fully resolve.

2. Enhanced Muscle Tone and Coordination: The therapy focuses on strengthening and coordinating the muscles involved in breathing, which can further optimize airway function post-surgery. This can prevent issues like snoring or sleep apnea, which might persist if muscle function is not addressed.

3. Correcting Compensatory Habits: Individuals with a long-standing deviated septum might have developed maladaptive habits like incorrect tongue posture or improper swallowing patterns. Myofunctional therapy can help re-establish normal oral and facial function, improving overall outcomes from the surgery.

4. Long-term Stability: By ensuring proper muscle function and correct breathing patterns, myofunctional therapy may contribute to the long-term stability of the surgical results, reducing the likelihood of relapse or the development of related issues in the future.

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03/21/2026

One common question I get is, “What’s your opinion on lip tape?” While lip tape can be a useful *brain reminder* for some clients, it’s important to understand that it is *not* a solution by itself. Lip tape helps remind the body to maintain nasal breathing and proper lip posture, especially at night, but this tool works best when paired with myofunctional therapy.

With consistent exercises targeting proper tongue posture, breathing patterns, and muscle function, lip tape can support the progress we’re working towards. I most often don’t need to incorporate lip tape as we can achieve the goal of sleeping with the mouth closed without it in a lot of cases. Alone, it won’t address the root causes of mouth breathing or poor oral habits. When used alongside a myofunctional program, it’s part of a long-term solution, not a quick fix. Myofunctional therapy provides the foundation for lasting changes!