Mindful Myo and Wellness

12/11/2025

Nasal breathing. Proper swallow. Chewing well.
They seem simple, but they’re actually huge for our health. Sometimes the basics matter most.

If a child breathes through their mouth, chews softly, or avoids tougher textures… their face adapts.
And not always in the right direction.

Healthy faces grow from:
👃 Nasal breathing
👅 Strong tongue posture
🦷 Proper chewing and swallowing
💤 Rested sleep

Every bite.
Every breath.
Every night.
It all shapes the airway—and the future.

12/10/2025

It's not just the release that matters - It's all the work before and after.👏

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!

12/04/2025

It's exciting to see the growing awareness about the dangers of mouth-breathing and all the health challenges it can lead to. Education really is the first step to change.💡

11/18/2025

Myofunctional therapy isn’t just for children.
Many adults have lived with symptoms for years without realizing a myofunctional disorder may be at the root of their struggles.

If you deal with sleep-disordered breathing, sleep apnea, mouth breathing, TMJ pain, clenching or grinding, dry mouth, frequent headaches, anxiety, or increased dental decay, these may all be linked to underlying myofunctional disorders.

Here’s the issue: too often, we only treat the symptoms.
We apply a “band-aid” to get temporary relief, but the real, lasting improvement comes from identifying and correcting the core problem—not masking it.

Myofunctional therapy works with dental professionals to provide comprehensive, individualized care that focuses on long-term solutions, not quick fixes.

Check out the image below to see how myofunctional therapy can help you breathe better, sleep better, and live better.

11/11/2025

Wondering if you or your child might need myofunctional therapy? Take a peek 👀- this could clear things up!

11/03/2025

Airway health matters!

Myofunctional therapy — exercises that improve tongue posture, nasal breathing, and airway strength — can reduce AHI by 50–60%.

Yet most patients and even many clinicians have never heard of it.

Why are people still missing out on a highly effective, non-surgical option?

✅ Early intervention
✅ Better sleep
✅ Reduced long-term health risks

Airway health matters — and sometimes the solution is in training how you breathe

10/31/2025

Man, the tongue can do so many things - when it's used for good, it's powerful. When its not....not so much.

10/15/2025

Why do some kids prefer softer foods?🤔

Some kids prefer softer foods—not just because of taste, but because chewing can actually be challenging.

Difficulty with harder textures may point to reduced oral muscle strength, swallowing dysfunction, or even a tongue-tie restriction.

When we only address the structural issues—like releasing a tongue-tie—without improving function, true progress can be limited. Myofunctional therapy works hand in hand with structural treatments to strengthen orofacial muscles, improve chewing and swallowing, and support balanced facial growth.

Learn more at www.breatheinstitute.com

10/09/2025

What is causing the mouth breathing? Let's get to the core of the problem.

05/29/2025

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05/22/2025

Tongue Tie Effects on Infants:

*Improper tongue resting position

*Open mouth breathing

*Difficulty latching onto breast or bottle

*Loud or messy eating/ drinking

*Poor sleep

*Baby only falls asleep in certain positions and needs help falling asleep

*Difficulty introducing solids

*Gagging or vomiting when eating

Tongue Tie Effects on Children:

*Breathes with their mouth open

*Improper tongue rest position (tongue should rest on roof of mouth)

*Poor sleep

*Snoring

*Picky eating

*Gagging or vomiting during meals

*Poor dental health and/or crooked teeth

*Behavior and mood issues

*Incorrect habits for breathing, swallowing or speech

Can these things be fixed? Absolutely!

04/21/2025

Do you or someone you know have a possible restricted labial frenum?

What is an Upper Lip Tie?

The labial frenum is the small piece of connective tissue that joins the upper lip to the gum. When it’s restrictive, it can be classified as an Upper Lip Tie, which may interfere with oral function.

We look at 3 key things when evaluating restriction:

1. Attachment Site:
• Mucosal
• Gingival
• Papillary
• Papillary penetrating (as shown in the image)

2. Tension:
Is there tightness or pull in the frenum?

3. Symptoms:
• Difficulty brushing front teeth
• Poor lip seal (oral incompetence)
• Diastema (gap between front teeth)

A restrictive lip tie may need attention — especially when it contributes to functional issues like feeding, breathing, or hygiene challenges.