MyoAlign Airway Health OMT

11/12/2025

Parents 🗣️ 😮‍💨 Mouth breathing is not innocent ❌ Screenjng in schools could help with sleep disordered breathing in children, sleep apnea, snoring, mouth breathing, upper airway resistance, bed wetting, learning issues, adhd like symptoms and more

11/12/2025

11/11/2025

Did you know? A tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) can impact far more than just speech — it can affect breathing, feeding, sleep, and overall oral function.

👶 For infants, restricted tongue movement can make breastfeeding difficult, leading to poor latch, maternal discomfort, and inadequate feeding.

🍽️ For children and adults, it can contribute to difficulty chewing, swallowing, and maintaining oral hygiene — as well as improper tongue posture, which may lead to mouth breathing and malocclusion.

😴 During sleep, a restricted tongue may rest low in the mouth, contributing to mouth breathing and disrupted sleep patterns.

Tongue-tie is a structural issue with functional consequences — but with proper diagnosis and treatment, long-term improvements in breathing, sleep, and oral function are possible.

👉 Learn more at thebreatheinstitute.com

11/09/2025

Did You Know?
Deep sleep is when your body repairs, resets, and releases critical growth hormone — essential for physical growth, brain development, immune strength, and emotional balance.

If airway issues like snoring, mouth breathing, or sleep-disordered breathing are interrupting this stage, kids may struggle with learning, focus, behavior, immunity, and development.

👉 Early recognition and intervention matter. Don’t wait — if you notice signs of disrupted sleep, contact The Breathe Institute for a comprehensive airway and sleep evaluation.

📞 310-579-9710
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11/01/2025

Why do some children prefer soft foods?

A consistent preference for soft foods—like pasta, bread, yogurt, or ice cream—can sometimes signal more than just taste. Children may choose these textures because:
🔹 They have reduced orofacial muscle strength.
🔹 There’s limited tongue mobility (often due to a tongue-tie).
🔹 Chewing feels tiring or uncomfortable.

Over time, relying mainly on soft foods can limit the natural exercise that chewing provides. This can affect orofacial muscle development, which plays an important role in balanced facial growth, proper breathing, swallowing, and even speech.

What can you do?
If you notice your child consistently avoiding chewy or crunchy foods, consider having them evaluated by a qualified professional—such as a myofunctional therapist, airway focused pediatric dentist, or feeding specialist. Early identification and intervention can help strengthen oral muscles and support healthy development.

Remember: Chewing isn’t just about eating—it’s a key part of growing and thriving!

11/01/2025

Breathing through your nose isn’t just ideal—it’s essential for proper sleep, posture, and overall health. Nasal breathing supports oxygen delivery, reduces fatigue, and helps regulate nervous system function.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy can retrain the muscles of the face and mouth to support functional breathing habits, both day and night.

👉 However, if there’s a structural issue—like enlarged tonsils, a deviated septum, or tongue-tie—it must be evaluated and addressed for long-term success.

Breathe better. Live better.

11/01/2025

Did you know that by age 5, a child’s facial structure is already 85% of its adult size?

This isn’t just an interesting fact — it’s a wake-up call. Craniofacial growth is happening rapidly in the early years, and if it’s going in the wrong direction, waiting to address it can mean missing the window for optimal development.

Many kids show signs of dysfunctional growth patterns early on — mouth breathing, poor sleep, snoring, dark under eyes, crowded teeth — but these red flags are too often dismissed as “normal.”

The truth is: they’re not normal — they’re common. And left unaddressed, they can affect airway health, sleep quality, behavior, and even cognitive development.

That’s why tools like the Fairest-6 — a simple screening tool to catch these signs early, when intervention is most effective and least invasive.

If you’re noticing these signs, don’t wait to ask questions. Depending on the child’s age and symptoms, support may come from:
• An airway-focused pediatric dentist
• A ENT
• A myofunctional therapist
• Or a speech-language pathologist (SLP) trained in oral motor skills and feeding

Early, collaborative care can make all the difference.

Learn more at www.thebreatheinstitute.com



Albert, A. M., Ricanek, K., Patterson, E., & Cuervo, L. J. (2019). Craniofacial changes in children—Birth to late adolescence. ARC Journal of Forensic Science, 4(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.20431/2456-0049.0401001

11/01/2025

From restriction to restoration — this before & after shows the powerful impact of a tongue-tie release combined with myofunctional therapy.

Pre-surgical therapy prepares the muscles for success. Post-surgical therapy locks in healthy movement patterns, optimizes healing, and prevents relapse.

Better function. Better health. Better life.

11/01/2025

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

11/01/2025

The tongue plays a vital role in shaping the way our face and airway develop. By understanding these connections, we can optimize growth, breathing, and long-term health.

📍 Join us this October for our Breathe Course — live in Los Angeles and live-streamed worldwide.
👉 Learn more and register at www.breathecourses.com

11/01/2025

Poor sleep and disordered breathing can create a cycle that impacts both your mind and body. When breathing isn’t optimal during sleep, oxygen levels drop and stress hormones rise — leaving you feeling anxious, tired, and less able to recover. Understanding this connection is key to improving overall health and well-being.

To dive deeper into sleep-disordered breathing, join us in two weeks in Los Angeles, California — or live-streamed — for The Breathe Course.
Learn more and register at www.BreatheCourses.com