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How to Protect Oral Habits During the Holidays
The holidays can quietly disrupt breathing and oral habits. Learn how small choices can protect the progress you have made without sacrificing the joy of the season.
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Your Child Finished Ortho: Now What? Preventing Relapse with Healthy Habits
Braces may be off, but your child’s oral journey is not over. Learn how myofunctional therapy can prevent orthodontic relapse and support lifelong stability.
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Tongue Ties in Older Kids and Adults: What to Look For
A hidden tongue tie can affect everything from speech to sleep. Learn how to spot the signs in older kids and adults, and how myofunctional therapy can help.
Nov 11, 20253 min read


5 Habits That Can Affect Your Child’s Oral Development
Mouth breathing, thumb sucking, and low tongue posture can quietly affect your child’s jaw, teeth, and airway. Learn what to watch for and how myofunctional therapy can help.
Nov 4, 20253 min read


Signs You’re Not Breathing Well While You Sleep (and What to Do)
Poor sleep might not start in the brain. It may begin with how you breathe. Learn the signs of disrupted nighttime breathing and how myofunctional therapy can help.
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Can Myofunctional Therapy Help with TMJ or Jaw Pain?
TMJ discomfort is often tied to muscle patterns, not just the joint. Learn how myofunctional therapy helps relieve jaw pain by restoring healthy function and balance.
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Is Mouth Breathing Affecting Your Face or Jaw?
Can breathing through the mouth affect how your face or jaw develops? Learn how posture, muscle tone, and airway habits shape facial structure and comfort.
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Breathing Habits That Can Sabotage Your Sleep (And What to Try Instead)
Could breathing be affecting how you sleep? Learn how subtle habits like mouth breathing and tongue posture can reduce sleep quality and what you can do to support better rest.
Oct 6, 20253 min read


How Myofunctional Therapy Supports Better Sleep (For Kids and Adults)
Tired of restless nights? Myofunctional therapy improves breathing patterns and supports better sleep for both kids and adults. Learn how small muscle changes can make a big difference.
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Common Red Flags You Might Miss: Mouth Breathing, Snoring, and More
Snoring, mouth breathing, and low tongue posture can signal deeper issues. Learn how these subtle red flags affect both kids and adults, and how therapy can help.
Sep 22, 20253 min read


What Is a Myofunctional Evaluation? (And Does My Child Need One?)
Wondering if your child could benefit from myofunctional therapy? Learn what to expect during an evaluation and how it supports breathing, focus, and development.
Sep 15, 20253 min read


The Overlooked Link Between Breathing and After-School Meltdowns
After-school meltdowns are common, but they may not be about behavior. Learn how poor breathing and disrupted sleep can affect your child’s emotions—and how therapy can help.
Sep 9, 20252 min read


3 Ways to Reinforce Healthy Oral Habits During the School Year
Support your child’s oral health during the school year with three habits that improve breathing, chewing, and tongue posture—starting right at home.
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Sep 1, 20253 min read


Lunchbox Tips: Foods That Support Chewing and Oral Function
Chewing helps kids grow strong jaws and healthy oral habits. Try these easy lunchbox tips to support your child’s development and focus in the classroom.
Aug 26, 20252 min read
Back-to-School Ready: Breathing and Focus in the Classroom
It’s the start of a new school year, and while many Orange County families are getting back into routines, sleep schedules, and sharpening pencils, there’s one back-to-school essential that often goes unnoticed: your child’s breathing habits. You might not expect something as automatic as breathing to affect how your child learns, but it plays a surprisingly important role. Children who breathe through their mouths instead of their noses may be more tired, more distracted, an
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Tongue Ties in Older Kids and Adults: What to Look For
Tongue ties often go unnoticed in older children and adults. Learn how restricted tongue movement may be behind issues like jaw tension, mouth breathing, or sleep struggles—and how therapy can help.
Jun 23, 20253 min read


How Myofunctional Therapy Supports Better Sleep in Adults
Still tired after a full night of sleep? Breathing habits and tongue posture may be part of the problem. Learn how myofunctional therapy can help adults in Orange County sleep more deeply and wake up refreshed.
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Mouth Breathing and Face Shape: Is There a Connection?
Mouth breathing affects more than you think. Learn how it may influence your child’s facial development and how myofunctional therapy can help guide healthy growth.
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Traveling This Summer? How to Keep Oral Habits on Track
Vacation doesn’t have to mean slipping into bad habits. Learn how to support breathing, posture, and chewing during summer travel, whether you’re close to home in Orange County or on the road.
Jun 2, 20252 min read


What to Expect at Your First Myofunctional Therapy Appointment
Starting something new can feel uncertain—especially when it comes to therapy. If you’ve booked your first myofunctional therapy appointment (or you’re considering it), you might be wondering what it actually involves. The good news? It’s simple, gentle, and tailored to your needs. Whether you’re an adult or bringing in your child, the first appointment is all about understanding what’s going on and where to start. It begins with a conversation The session usually starts with
May 27, 20252 min read


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