The Breathe Institute

04/03/2026

Ready to elevate your approach to TMJ care?

Join Sandraluz Gonzalez, RDH, COM®, as she dives into the latest evolution of our TMJ Considerations in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy course—refreshed, expanded, and designed for real clinical impact.

This updated training goes beyond the basics, helping you:
▪️ Strengthen your understanding of TMJ function in relation to myofunctional therapy
▪️ Refine your assessment skills with practical, step-by-step techniques
▪️ Better support patients experiencing TMD-related discomfort
▪️ Recognize the influence of lifestyle factors, including nutrition
▪️ Navigate referrals with confidence and clarity
▪️ Integrate new concepts grounded in today’s best practices

Whether you’re new to TMD or looking to deepen your expertise, this course offers actionable tools you can start using right away.

✨ 5 CE Credits | ADA CERP
📅 Live Stream: April 11

Can’t make it live? the replay will be available on-demand!

If you’re working with TMD patients, this is one you don’t want to miss.

🔗 Register: breathecourses.com

04/02/2026

It’s easy to call them “just habits.”
But what if they’re actually signals?

Thumb sucking, mouth breathing, and tongue thrust can influence how a child grows—impacting airway development, facial structure, and even sleep quality.

Early recognition matters. Early support matters more.

If something feels off or isn’t improving with time, it’s worth a closer look.

Schedule an airway-focused consultation:
www.thebreatheinstitute.com

04/01/2026

Sometimes the missing piece isn’t another supplement, medication, or protocol—it’s your environment.

When symptoms linger despite doing “all the right things,” it’s worth considering what you’re being exposed to daily. Mold exposure can quietly impact respiratory health, cognitive function, energy levels, and overall well-being. Recognizing patterns early and taking action matters.

If something feels off and progress has stalled, consider having your home professionally evaluated. Identifying and remediating environmental triggers can be a critical step toward real, lasting improvement.

We dive deeper into this topic in our Breathe courses—our next one is coming up in August. Learn more at www.thebreatheinstitute.com

03/30/2026

From restriction to restoration — a powerful reminder of what’s possible with a tongue-tie release and guided myofunctional therapy.

Preparation matters. Pre-surgical therapy sets the foundation, and post-surgical therapy helps the body relearn, heal, and maintain healthy function for the long term.

Better breathing. Better function. Better living.

03/27/2026

Breathe in what truly matters.

Functional breathing supports the foundation of whole-body health—optimizing oxygen exchange, promoting nasal breathing, and encouraging proper tongue posture and airway development.

Better sleep.
A more regulated nervous system.
Healthier growth and development.
A stronger long-term trajectory.

When breathing patterns are disrupted, it can impact sleep quality, focus, facial development, and overall well-being. Understanding and supporting proper airway function is key.

📞 310-579-9710
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03/26/2026

Happy Birthday, Grace.
Wishing you a magical birthday and a year ahead filled with growth, adventure, and happiness. We’re grateful to have you as part of and appreciate the positive energy you bring to the team.

Hope this next chapter brings you even more to celebrate.

03/25/2026

Before & after of a functional frenuloplasty 👅✨

This transformation reflects more than a simple release—it’s a process rooted in function. A functional frenuloplasty means therapy is integrated both before and after the procedure—alongside collaborative care with bodyworkers and other providers—to ensure the orofacial complex and whole body are prepared for release and supported through healing.

By combining surgical precision with pre- and post-operative myofunctional therapy, we support lasting improvements in breathing, speech, sleep, and overall oral function.

Every step is intentional. Every outcome is functional.

03/21/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Neal Raval and the team at Dr. Perio to The Breathe Institute as both a surgical affiliate and Breathe Hub provider.

Serving the Seattle and Bellevue community, Dr. Raval leads a specialty periodontal and surgical practice focused on precision, function, and long-term outcomes. Their work includes advanced periodontal care, implants, bone grafting, orthodontic surgical support, and functional frenuloplasty to support breathing and oral function.

A collaborative team committed to thoughtful, patient-centered care.

03/19/2026

What if we focused on prevention… not just management? 🤔

When it comes to children, the signs of future airway and sleep issues often show up early—we just have to know what to look for.

🚩 Red flags parents and healthcare providers shouldn’t ignore:
• Mouth breathing
• Noisy breathing (day or night)
• Snoring or disrupted sleep
• Bruxism (dental wear/grinding)
• Narrow palate
• Enlarged tonsils
• Behavioral changes (irritability, focus issues)
• Tongue tie
• Mentalis strain (chin dimpling when closing lips)

These aren’t just “phases”—they can impact growth, development, and sleep quality over time.

Early intervention = better breathing, better sleep, better outcomes.

If something feels off, it’s worth looking into early. Awareness is the first step.

Learn more with The Breathe Institute www.thebreatheinstitute.com

03/16/2026

Breathing is more than just air moving in and out of the body — it’s a function influenced by airway resistance, anatomy, and neuromuscular patterns.

When the airway meets resistance, the body adapts. Over time, this can lead to compensations like mouth breathing, altered tongue posture, and changes in breathing behavior.

But mouth breathing isn’t simply a “bad habit.”
It is often the body’s response to an underlying airway challenge.

That’s why in airway-focused care, we look deeper.

✔️ How is the airway functioning?
✔️ Is nasal breathing possible and sustainable?
✔️ Are compensatory patterns developing?

Function should be measured, not assumed.

Objective evaluation helps clinicians understand why someone is breathing the way they are — and guides more effective treatment planning.

Learn more about airway-focused care at www.thebreatheinstitute.com

03/15/2026