East Texas Orofacial Myology

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East Texas Orofacial Myology

Orofacial Myofunctiional Therapy Evaluations can be made for assessment of tongue or lip ties. Both children and adults can receive therapy.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy consists of correction of improper tongue and lip resting postures, swallowing patterns, nail-biting, prolonged non-nutritive sucking habits such as thumb/finger sucking. These disorders/dysfunctions are termed-Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD's)

Certification is through the International Association of Orofacial Myology ( IAOM). Misty has over 25 years of experience in the dental field with a background in dental hygiene and is one of a few Board Certified Orofacial Myologists in Texas and the only Board Certified therapist in East Texas. She holds a BS in Oral Health Promotion and is passionate about helping patients live healthier lives through education and treatment/therapy. Treatment usually consists of a team approach that may include general Dentists, Pediodontists, Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, Periodontists, Allergists, Ear-Nose & Throat specialists, Pediatricians, Sleep Medicine specialists, & Speech-Language Pathologists and most importantly the parent or caregiver. Hours are by appointment and location of therapy offices are in East Texas. East Texas Orofacial Myology opened in 2009. The hours are flexible helping to accommodate busy schedules.

02/24/2026

Breaking habits is about so much more than just stopping a digit sucking habit 💙👶✨

A Habit Elimination Program doesn’t just remove the habit — it builds a healthy foundation for long-term success 👏

🦷 Here’s what we’re really working on:
✔️ Proper oral resting posture
✔️ Correct tongue posture 👅
✔️ Healthy lip posture 👄
✔️ Consistent nasal breathing 🌬️👃

When these pieces come together, amazing things happen 🌟

✨ Before orthodontic treatment:
Addressing habits and posture first helps set young patients up for more stable, predictable orthodontic outcomes and may even reduce relapse later on 🧠🦷

🗣️ Supporting speech therapy goals:
Speech therapy goals are often met more efficiently and with longer-lasting results when oral habits, posture, and breathing patterns are addressed alongside therapy 💬💪

💡 The goal isn’t just to stop a habit — it’s to create lifelong healthy patterns that support growth, confidence, sleep, speech, and overall wellness 💕

🤝 This is often a collaborative, team-based approach, working alongside multiple disciplines to support the child from a full-body, whole-health perspective — because everything is connected 👏✨

Small changes now = BIG wins later 💙🦷✨

02/22/2026

🌟💖 Celebrating a BIG win for this sweet girl! 💖🌟

Congratulations to an amazing young lady who has achieved several important goals! 🙌✨ She was given clear, achievable tasks—and with the right guidance and the incredible support of her family, she accomplished BIG things. 💪🌸

She is so proud of herself… and we couldn’t be more proud too! 🥹👏

This is such a beautiful reminder that oral dysfunction often has multiple contributing factors. Many times, we’re not just working on one habit—but several at the same time. With patience, support, and the right plan, progress is possible. 💛✨

Way to go, superstar! 🌟🎉

02/19/2026

🎉 Congratulations to this awesome little guy! 🎉

With the right direction and the incredible support of his family, he successfully eliminated his oral habit!💪

This was no small task, and along the way he gained confidence and self-esteem from accomplishing something hard. We couldn’t be more proud or happy for him!

We are also so grateful to Dr. Blaire Miers at Boozer Dental Works for recognizing the need for oral habit elimination and for trusting the program offered by East Texas Orofacial Myology. Teamwork truly makes a difference! 💙✨

02/08/2026

🫁 Myofunctional Therapy & Asthma: Why How You Breathe Matters

Did you know that how you breathe can directly impact asthma symptoms?

📚 Research spotlight:
A 2016 study (Nagahama Study )found that habitual mouth breathers with mild asthma had reduced lung function and experienced more symptoms during asthma attacks. Mouth breathing was identified as an independent risk factor for asthma.

🚩 Signs of Dysfunctional Breathing:

Do any of these sound familiar?
😮‍💨 Shallow breathing using the upper chest
⏱️ Fast breathing rate
👀 Visible chest movement when breathing
😪 Frequent sighing or yawning
🌬️ Feeling unable to take a satisfying breath
👄 Habitual or chronic mouth breathing instead of nasal breathing

These patterns can contribute to:
😴 Fatigue
🧠 Poor concentration
😟 Increased anxiety

👃 Why Nasal Breathing Matters:

Breathing through the nose:
🔥 Warms and humidifies the air before it reaches the lungs
🧼 Filters allergens and irritants
🧪 Increases nitric oxide, helping reduce inflammation
🫁 Encourages diaphragmatic breathing instead of upper chest breathing
🐢 Slows the breathing rate for calmer, more efficient breathing
⚖️ Helps stabilize carbon dioxide levels, which relaxes the airways

✨ Restoring nasal breathing can help reduce asthma symptoms and improve overall breathing efficiency.

👉 If you or someone you know has asthma and is a chronic mouth breather, specific myofunctional and breathing exercises can help retrain dysfunctional breathing.
💬 Reach out if you’d like more information or support.

01/24/2026

✨ Tongue Tie: It’s More Than Just a Release ✨

Thinking you or your child may have a tongue tie? 👅
A thorough, comprehensive evaluation is essential—and here’s why 👇

🔍 It’s not just about releasing a restriction
A tongue tie release is only one small piece of the puzzle. The true goal is restoring full, functional movement—without compensations.

👄 We assess the entire oral phase of the swallow
During a full evaluation, we look at everything working together:
✔️ Tongue movement & coordination
✔️ Lip and cheek muscle function
✔️ Jaw stability
✔️ Range of motion of the entire oral complex
✔️ Swallow patterns and muscle sequencing

🧠 The tongue learns compensations when tethered
If the tongue has been restricted, it has never learned proper movement patterns. Instead, the body adapts—often creating compensations that affect:
• Breathing 😮‍💨
• Swallowing 💧
• Speech 🗣️
• Oral development 🦷

🎯 The purpose of a release = FUNCTION
The release is not the finish line—it’s the starting point for teaching the tongue how to move correctly for the first time.

🧩 Why a full assessment matters
When we understand all the areas affected, we can:
✨ Create a proper plan
✨ Prevent ongoing compensations
✨ Support long-term success

🚫 It’s not just about “getting ready” for a release
✅ It’s about comprehensive care before and after
✅ It’s about restoring function, not just mobility

💬 If you’ve been told “just release it,” it may be time to ask deeper questions.
Function matters. Always. 💙

01/19/2026

Pacifiers can be soothing and supportive in the right season, but prolonged use may lead to changes we don’t always notice right away 👀

Here’s what we often see with extended pacifier habits:

🦷 Open bite formation – teeth don’t meet properly

👄 Open mouth posture – which can encourage mouth breathing

🌬️ Mouth breathing – impacting sleep, behavior, and overall health

🦷 Narrow palate – contributing to dental crowding and reduced airway space

👅 Improper tongue placement – affecting speech and swallowing patterns

⚠️ Over time, pacifier habits can also lead to additional oral habits, making the transition away even harder.

✨ There is a time and place for pacifiers—the key is knowing when and how to transition away to support healthy facial growth and function.

👉 If you’re struggling to remove the pacifier
👉 Or wondering if it’s impacting your child’s dental or facial development

💬 Reach out—I’m happy to help guide you through next steps.

12/13/2025

Spent the day learning the latest protocols & research from The Breathe Institute. So thankful to always learn and stay up to date to better support my clients with the leaders in this field of all things tongue tie & airway & sleep. 👅😮‍💨🦷😴

12/04/2025

🥳Congratulations to this cute little guy! 🎉
We are SO proud of him for successfully stopping his oral habit. His hard work, dedication, and consistency have truly paid off!

Watching kids build healthy habits that support proper growth, breathing, and confidence never gets old! 💙

Way to go 👏✨

11/29/2025

🌟 A heartfelt thank you! 🌟

Thank you for allowing me to support your orofacial myofunctional needs this year. I am truly grateful for our wonderful community and our families. 🤍

11/20/2025

🌙 Struggling with sleep? The answer might be in your mouth… literally.

Orofacial myofunctional therapy supports proper breathing, tongue posture, and muscle function — all of which play a major role in restful sleep. When the tongue rests low, the mouth stays open, or the airway isn’t supported, the body works harder at night than it should. This can lead to snoring, restlessness, mouth breathing, and even changes in facial growth in children.

✨ Through targeted exercises, myofunctional therapy helps:
🌬️ Encourage nasal breathing
👅 Promote stable tongue and lip posture
🌛 Improve airway support
😴 Reduce night-time restlessness
💨 Support more efficient oxygenation and deeper, restorative sleep

Healthy sleep starts with healthy function. When the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway work the way they’re designed to, the whole body benefits.

It’s also important to note that while myofunctional therapy can positively influence things like restlessness or even bedwetting because of improved breathwork and oral posture, it is not a direct treatment for those concerns. Many families benefit from a collaborative approach, working with additional allied health professionals to support the best outcome.

10/21/2025

Many of you may already know me, but if you’re new here or just starting to explore myofunctional therapy, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. As a Certified Orofacial Myologist, I’m dedicated to supporting my community through education, guidance, and advocacy for lasting results. If you are curious if myofunctional therapy is right for you or your child, I’ll be happy to connect and share more.

10/07/2025

🎉Congratulations 🎉to this fun little guy who eliminated his oral habit. It’s such a joy to see young people overcome a hard habit but given the right tools and family support it’s sets them up for success! Well done my little friend 👍🏻😊

Address

2461 Earl Campbell Pky
Tyler, TX
75701

Telephone

+19035048586

Website

http://www.easttexasorofacialmyology.com/

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