Great Lakes Myology

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

Breathing isn’t just air moving in and out.
It’s posture.
It’s muscle tone.
It’s direction.

And there is a better way to breathe.

Your mouth is for eating.
Your nose is for breathing.

When you breathe through your mouth, air moves straight to the lungs—
without the natural preparation your nose is designed to provide.

Your nose has important jobs.

It filters the air.
It humidifies the air.
It warms the air.

And it supports nitric oxide production before air reaches the lungs.

That’s one reason nasal breathing matters so much.

Breathing habits also influence oral and facial development.

When kids mainly eat soft foods, they can miss out on key benefits like:

• Strong jaw development
• Proper tongue engagement
• Balanced facial growth

Chewing is like resistance training for the face.

Different textures activate different muscles.

So the goal is simple:

Close your mouth.
Let your lips rest together.
Place your tongue on the palate.
And let your nose do the job it was designed to do.

04/06/2026

Braces Are Off… But Is Your Tongue in the Right Place? 😬➡️😊

Orthodontic treatment creates a beautiful smile—but keeping those results long-term depends on more than just retainers.

Your tongue posture plays a HUGE role in maintaining alignment.

When the tongue rests correctly (gently up on the palate), it helps:

✨ Support your dental arches
✨ Keep teeth in proper alignment
✨ Promote nasal breathing
✨ Support a healthy airway

But when tongue posture is low or forward, it can contribute to:

⚠️ Teeth shifting after braces
⚠️ Mouth breathing
⚠️ Pressure against teeth

Think of it this way—your tongue is a natural retainer.

That’s where orofacial myofunctional therapy comes in. We help retrain the muscles of the tongue and face to support the work your orthodontics achieved—so your smile stays healthy and stable.

💬 Recently finished orthodontic treatment (or have a child who has)?
Let’s make sure those results last!

📩 Message me to learn more about post-orthodontic support.

04/05/2026

Some hunt for eggs…
we hunt for better breathing, strong tongues, and happy smiles 🐰✨

Happy Easter from Great Lakes Myology 💛

04/02/2026

Hey moms!

Do you know how much control your child has over their tongue?

Try this quick exercise:
Have them move the tip of their tongue from just behind their top front teeth to just behind their bottom front teeth.

Now watch closely…

Do you notice any compensations?
• Eye winking
• Jaw shifting
• Lip movement
• Neck strain

These can be signs that the tongue isn’t moving independently and may need support.

The tongue is part of the orofacial myofunctional system, which plays a key role in breathing, swallowing, and overall development.

If your child is struggling to complete this without extra movement, we’re here to help.

Send us a message or schedule a consultation with Great Lakes Myology.

04/01/2026

REMplenish straws are designed to introduce controlled resistance during suction, which engages the orofacial musculature, particularly the genioglossus, intrinsic tongue muscles, and surrounding stabilizers.

This resistance-based activation supports functional tongue strength and endurance, both of which play a key role in maintaining proper oral posture.

When the tongue is consistently recruited in this way, it can encourage a more optimal resting position against the palate. This positioning is closely tied to improved nasal breathing, as it helps maintain airway patency and reduces reliance on compensatory mouth breathing patterns.

Additionally, repeated engagement of these muscles contributes to better coordination within the orofacial myofunctional system, the network responsible for breathing, swallowing, and facial stability.

Over time, strengthening and retraining this system may help:

-Improve airway support and breathing efficiency

-Enhance swallowing mechanics and reduce dysfunctional patterns

-Promote balanced muscle tone in the face, jaw, and neck

-Support overall postural alignment through the airway–body connection

03/24/2026

If your child is mouth breathing or snoring during sleep, don’t ignore the signs.

These patterns can affect how well they rest at night and may influence growth and development over time.

Early support can make a lasting difference.

Book a consultation or message us to learn how we can help 🤍

03/18/2026

Don’t let this floating ball fool you… this is therapy doing its thing! 🥳

This simple tool challenges nasal breathing while keeping a strong lip seal—helping you breathe deep into your diaphragm (aka belly breathing).

And here’s the magic ✨
It strengthens muscles, improves coordination, and helps movement feel natural again.

At Great Lakes Myology, we believe therapy should feel good—
fun and life-changing.

Because the best results don’t always come from pushing harder… sometimes they come from playing smarter.

So tell us—what “toys” are helping you breathe better?

02/25/2026

Tongue check! Where is your tongue resting low or at the top part of the mouth where it should be?

We want our tongues on the roofs of our mouths to:

✅Support Nasal Breathing

✅Grow Healthy Jaws

✅Increase Oxygen

✅Balance Facial Muscles

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

Hi, I’m Brianna a registered dental hygienist who has specialized in Orofacial Myology. I have been a practicing hygienist for over 20 years and have been specialized in Orofacial Myology for 2 years. Contact me today if you have any questions