Charm Myofunctional Therapy

06/18/2026

This client was going to start orthodontic treatment, but braces move teeth—they don’t address the habits and muscle patterns that may be contributing to the problem. She had jaw pain and an open bite that needed to be addressed first. (We also discussed oral hygiene techniques to decrease the plaque and inflammation in her mouth).

Through myofunctional therapy, we worked on establishing proper tongue posture in the palate and eliminating a tongue thrust pattern. Once the tongue was no longer pushing against the teeth, the orthodontic treatment could work with the muscles instead of fighting against them.

The result? A significant improvement in her lateral open bite and the elimination of her jaw pain.

When the tongue, lips, and facial muscles function properly, we create a foundation for more stable orthodontic results and improved comfort.

This is why addressing function matters just as much as addressing teeth. 🤍

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06/14/2026

Mouth breathing is more than just a habit—it can impact your health from head to toe.

👄 Poor sleep quality and increased risk of sleep-disordered breathing
🧠 Reduced focus, attention, and daytime energy
🦷 Increased risk of cavities, gum disease, and bad breath due to a dry mouth
👶 Altered facial growth and jaw development in children

Your nose is designed for breathing. When breathing shifts to the mouth, the effects can extend far beyond the airway.

If you or your child frequently breathe through the mouth, snore, wake tired, or struggle with oral health concerns, it may be worth investigating the underlying cause.

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06/10/2026

What makes me different as a myofunctional therapist?

No cookie-cutter programs. Every treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs, goals, and symptoms.

In-person, hands-on care. I assess more than just exercises—I look at the whole picture, including breathing, oral function, habits, and airway health.

Ongoing education. I’ve completed extensive training in myofunctional therapy, airway health, oral restrictions, and related therapies so I can provide evidence-informed care. I have gone way beyond the minimal requirements in education.

A supportive approach. My goal isn’t just to give you exercises—it’s to help you understand the “why” behind them and create lasting changes that improve function and quality of life.

Because therapy works best when it’s personalized, practical, and focused on you. 🤍
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06/07/2026

Your breath is something you do thousands of times a day, but the way you breathe matters. Nasal breathing helps regulate the nervous system, improve sleep quality, support healthy growth and development, and optimize oxygen delivery throughout the body. Small changes can have a big impact. 🤍
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06/01/2026

If any of these steps feel challenging, myofunctional therapy may be your next step!

05/25/2026

I was at the AOMC myofunctional therapy conference this past Friday!

I was able to connect with speech therapists, lactation consultants, osteopaths, and dental hygienists who are all passionate about myofunctional therapy. The conversations around interprofessional collaboration and prevention were exactly the kind that push the field forward.

When we work together across disciplines, we don’t just treat — we transform outcomes for our clients.

Already looking forward to the next meeting!!!
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05/24/2026

Mouth breathing is a sign that something is going on — and figuring out what that is takes a team approach. For some kids it’s allergies. For others it’s diet, oral habits, or limited airway space. Sometimes myofunctional therapy is the start of the answer. Sometimes we start somewhere else entirely.

What matters is that we look at the whole child and build a plan that actually works. Let’s not “wait and see”.

Every child is different. Every plan is too.

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05/21/2026

You are never too old to make changes that will benefit your health and longevity.

We worked on retraining her breathing, strengthening the lip muscles to stay gently closed, retraining tongue posture to rest at the roof of the mouth (where it belongs!), and building new muscle memory that most of us never even knew we were missing.

She can now wear her CPAP more comfortably with less air escaping and she notices better breathing and energy during the day.

It is never, ever too late to invest in how you breathe. Your body will thank you at any age.

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05/16/2026

05/13/2026

When you breathe through your nose while you sleep, your body:
🔹 Filters and humidifies the air before it hits your lungs
🔹 Produces nitric oxide — which opens airways and improves oxygen uptake
🔹 Activates your parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest mode)
🔹 Regulates CO₂ levels, which actually controls how well your cells USE oxygen

Mouth breathing at night does the opposite — it triggers a low-grade stress response, dries out your airway, and fragments your sleep cycles without you even knowing.

The result? You wake up tired, inflamed, and wondering why 8 hours didn’t feel like enough.

The fix starts with awareness — and then retraining the muscles that keep your lips together and your tongue on the roof of your mouth.

Save this if you’re working on your sleep quality. 💾
Let’s start with an assessment and see where we can take you!