KenmoreMyo

12/19/2025

Dave has participated in extensive education in tongue tongue tie and is a Breathe Institute MyoMastermind. Are you concerned about how your tongue is attached to the floor of your mouth? Do you have concerns about mouth breathing, snoring, sleep apnea, jaw pain, orthodontic relapse, or low tongue posture? Connect with Dave to have a conversation about how myofunctional therapy could benefit you!

Research continues to reinforce what clinical experience has long shown: outcomes improve when structure and function are addressed together.

Our latest peer-reviewed study explores how combining lingual frenuloplasty with guided myofunctional therapy leads to more consistent, safer, and more effective results than either approach alone. By standardizing therapy protocols and aligning them with function-guided surgical care, we can better support long-term oral function, airway health, and patient success.

This work reflects our commitment to evidence-based, interdisciplinary care—and to advancing the standard of treatment through research, education, and collaboration.

Learn more about our research and educational offerings at thebreatheinstitute.com

12/16/2025

Dave has now added a new credential to the list of skills! He is now a Certified Orofacial Myologist with the IAOM. He is constantly striving to learn and grow his knowledge and skill set to better care for patients.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daverdh_iaom-orofacialmyology-myofunctionaltherapy-activity-7406806490629443584-TITm?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAVm1lcBIfSteh9sNI_f1YF6eebQFT6O07s

12/05/2025

Starting December 1st KenmoreMyo has moved across the hall in our Mountlake Terrace office to suite #202. We share office space with a group of therapists - Dave can be found seeing new patients on Mondays in the Mountlake Terrace office in this bright and cheery space!

12/04/2025

I started my airway journey with a great team of support in Kenmore. I met up with two of my retired dental colleagues yesterday Kaye and Dr Conway encouraged and supported me as I learned the art of myofunctional therapy and launched my own practice. So grateful for the friends and colleagues who have been a part of my journey. Today, hundreds of families have been helped improve their sleep, reduce jaw pain, improve the outcome and long term success of their orthodontics, and live healthier lives. Thanks for being such great friends.

10/31/2025

Myofunctional therapy is a key part of a treatment plan when considering a tongue tie release, palatal expansion surgery, or jaw advancement surgery. This article talks about and updated understanding of how tongue tie releases and myofunctional therapy work together to help create health in our patients. Dave has received the highest level of training for a myofunctional therapist by the Breathe Institute as a MyoMastermind and regularly stays current with newly published research and continuing education from many professional organizations. Do you know someone who needs help with snoring, TMJ pain, or orthodontic relapse? Send them to KenmoreMyo and let's have a conversation about how Dave can help.

Your journey to better tongue function starts before and continues after the release.

Orofacial Myofunctional therapy helps you prepare your muscles, recover smoothly, and keep your results for the long term.

Visit www.thebreatheinstitute.com for more information!

10/03/2025

Did you know that mouth breathing increases your risk for cavities and gum disease? In myofunctional therapy we seek to treat the root cause of mouth breathing.

08/11/2025

Big News!
Dave Henrichsen has completed Patrick McKeown’s internationally recognized Buteyko Breathing Instructor Certification!
This achievement reflects Dave’s commitment to lifelong learning and excellence in patient care. By combining this advanced training with his expertise as a myofunctional therapist, Dave can now help patients achieve healthier breathing, better sleep, improved asthma control, enhanced athletic performance, and overall wellbeing on a deeper level.

07/06/2025

A great article and description of orofacial myofunctional therapy:

https://sleepworldmagazine.com/2024/08/16/how-orofacial-myofunctional-therapy-can-aid-in-the-treatment-of-sleep-disordered-breathing/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLWxcxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHp7BZfEU_D3sEoXYMNJ0jK_CDVomihA9338aB7S7sgLwYov6MMgOe5kKIQAb_aem_TQ6obh_ccUPNZemDLTvQmg

There has been an increasing number of studies looking at orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) as a promising adjunctive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).1 OMT essentially helps the patient to retrain the muscles around the face, mouth, and tongue to establish correct oral rest posture a...

06/19/2025

06/11/2025

Let’s Redefine “Normal” — Together.

Does your child sleep with their mouth open, grind their teeth, or you wake up tired every day? These things may be common, but they’re not normal. They can be early signs of underlying airway and sleep issues that impact behavior, development, and long-term health.

🚨 Healthcare providers — want to sharpen your ability to identify these red flags and intervene early?

Join us this July in Los Angeles — or via livestream — for our Pediatric Airway course. Learn from experts at The Breathe Institute and deepen your clinical skills in airway-focused adult and pediatric care. www.breathecourses.com

And for parents — if you notice any of these signs in your child, don’t wait. Seek out an airway-focused provider to support your child’s health and development.

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05/14/2025

05/10/2025

Spent some time this week at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference in Seattle learning about the importance of nose breathing from great teachers! Continued education and lifelong learning are core values in my life!