Eastern Shore Myo

02/21/2026

👄 These 4 goals change everything. Book your consult.

02/20/2026

The deeper I’ve gone into my journey with myofunctional therapy, the more I’ve realized something powerful…

You start to see the signs everywhere.

Especially in your own children.

What once seemed unrelated — colic, reflux, poor sleep, dark circles under the eyes, frequent nosebleeds — began to connect in ways I never understood before. The airway and oral cavity are not separate from the rest of the body. They are the entrance to it.

When the airway isn’t functioning well, or when the jaws, tongue, and oral structures aren’t developing properly, it can impact so much more than just teeth. We’re talking about sleep quality, energy levels, focus, brain fog, chronic fatigue, post-nasal drip, digestive concerns like IBS, and overall wellness.

It’s all connected.

And once you understand that connection, you can’t unsee it.

I truly love what I do. I’m passionate about helping families understand the “why” behind symptoms and guiding them toward answers that support long-term health — not just temporary fixes.

If you’ve ever felt like something is “off” but can’t quite put your finger on it, I would be honored to walk alongside you.

It would be my pleasure to care for you and your family. I can’t wait to meet you. 💛

“The more you learn about airway, growth, and neuromuscular patterns, the more you realize… this isn’t supplemental knowledge.

It’s foundational.”

At first, myofunctional therapy can feel like an “add-on.”
A niche.
An extra certification.

But the deeper you go, the more you see it everywhere.

In the child with crowded arches.
In the teen who relapses after ortho.
In the adult with chronic tension, clenching, or poor sleep.

Breathing patterns influence growth.
Tongue posture influences development.
Neuromuscular habits influence long-term stability.

This isn’t fringe education.
It’s the missing layer beneath so much of what we already treat.

And once you see it… you can’t unsee it.

The more you know the better you can do. 💜

02/17/2026

02/17/2026

❌ MYTH
Snoring in kids is not normal.
It can be a red flag for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).
Chronic mouth breathing, restless sleep, bedwetting, dark circles, hyperactivity, and teeth grinding can all be connected to airway issues.

💭 Snoring isn’t “cute.” It’s information.

✨ Early expansion + myofunctional therapy can support proper growth, breathing, and sleep.

📍 Gulf Coast parents — if your child snores more than occasionally, it’s worth a consult.

02/12/2026

✨ Before & After: More Than “Just a Tongue Tie”

She’s on her feet all day. For years she was told,
“There’s nothing wrong.”
“There’s nothing we can do.”
"It's because of your profession."
So she lived with constant neck and shoulder tension.

We began with 6 sessions of myofunctional therapy — strengthening tongue posture, improving coordination, and retraining proper function.

She made progress. But we quickly hit a plateau.

Her tongue mobility was still limited by tight tissue underneath.

That’s where Dr. Chase at Tooth & Co. comes in! He was able to address the structural restriction. By completing a functional frenuloplasty using his CO₂ LightScalpel.

Immediately after the procedure, we observed improved tongue elevation and range of motion.

At her one-week follow-up, she shared that her neck and shoulder tension felt noticeably better and her mobility had improved.

Every person responds differently.
But this case shows something important:
We don’t rush into releases.
We prepare the muscles first.

When therapy alone isn’t enough, sometimes there is a physical restriction that needs to be addressed.

Structure + Function = Better Outcomes.

This is why collaboration matters.
This is why evaluation matters.
This is why being told “nothing can be done” isn’t always the end of the story.

If you’ve been dealing with:
• Chronic neck or shoulder tension
• Limited tongue mobility
• Mouth breathing
• Jaw tightness or headaches

It may be worth a full functional evaluation.
📩 Call or message to schedule a consult.
MyoMentor Tooth & Co.
LightScalpel

02/12/2026

Parents — this month is about more than clean teeth.

It’s about growth.
It’s about sleep.
It’s about development.

By age 5, most upper jaw growth is nearly complete.

That means what we see early matters.
If something feels “off” with your child’s breathing, sleep, or oral habits — trust that instinct.

I offer pediatric myofunctional evaluations focused on airway, growth, and long-term health.

📍 Gulf Coast & beyond
📩 Reach out to schedule a free consult.

02/11/2026

What Can Myofunctional Therapy Help With?

Things like mouth breathing, snoring, bedwetting, ADHD-like behaviors, and crowded teeth can all be connected to oral muscle function and airway development.

Myofunctional therapy can help with:
✔ Mouth breathing
✔ Snoring
✔ Tongue ties (before & after release)
✔ Tongue thrust
✔ Thumb sucking
✔ Open mouth posture
✔ Restless sleep
✔ Jaw tension

Healthy muscles = better breathing = better sleep = better growth.

If your child sleeps with their mouth open, snores, or struggles with focus… let’s look deeper. 💛

Comment below for a free 20 min consult.

Send a message to learn more

02/11/2026

Did you know? 🚨

Sleep deprivation in children can mimic ADHD.

Snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, or teeth grinding can all be signs of poor sleep quality.

When kids don’t get restorative sleep, it shows up as:
⚡ Hyperactivity
😩 Emotional meltdowns
📚 Poor focus
😠 Irritability

Bottom line: Behavior is communication.
Sometimes the root cause starts with breathing and sleep.

Airway focussed ENT

My books are available on Amazon

I have clinics in the Sunshine Coast, Gladstone, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne

Co-founder of the Airway Breathing Academy

airwaybreathingacademy.com

02/04/2026

Did you know that about 85% of a child’s upper jaw growth is completed by age 5?

Most parents assume orthodontic concerns start in the teen years, but facial growth and airway development begin much earlier. Breathing patterns, oral posture, and habits in early childhood play a huge role in long-term health.
Early evaluation doesn’t mean treatment right away — it means awareness during key growth windows.

👉 This is one of the most important things parents are never told. Did you know?

02/04/2026

Had fun jumping on this trend!

Meet the face behind Eastern Shore Myo 👋
Dental Hygienist • Dental Assistant • Myofunctional Therapist

Helping kids & adults breathe better, sleep better, and grow better — one airway at a time 💙🌊

02/04/2026

01/31/2026

Most parents don’t realize that:
mouth breathing isn’t “normal”
… it’s a sign of airway dysfunction.

If your child:
• sleeps with their mouth open
• snores or grinds
• has dark circles
• struggles with braces or crowding

There may be more going on than just teeth.
We help retrain breathing, posture, and oral function so kids can grow the way they were designed to.

DM us to see if myo is right for your family 🤍 Tooth & Co.