Breathing
Healthy Breathing
Breathing Better Starts With the Tongue and Lips
Retraining the Habit
How Therapy Restores Nasal Breathing
Myofunctional therapy uses simple, consistent exercises to strengthen lip seal, lift the tongue to the palate and make nasal breathing feel natural again. Brandee also screens for signs that an ENT or allergist referral is needed first, since some obstructions need medical care. Every program is tailored, so a seven-year-old and a forty-year-old get very different plans.
Poor Sleep
Mouth breathing at night is linked to snoring, restless sleep and waking up unrefreshed.
Low Energy and Focus
Less restful sleep often shows up as daytime fatigue and trouble concentrating, especially in kids.
Dry Mouth
Without saliva's protection, the risk of cavities, gum inflammation and bad breath goes up.
Facial Development
In growing children, chronic mouth breathing can influence how the face and jaws develop.
Crowded Teeth
A low tongue and open-mouth posture can contribute to a narrow palate and crowding.
Open Lips at Rest
Lips that part easily while reading, watching screens or sleeping are one of the clearest signs to watch for.
Personal Experience
A Therapist Who Has Lived It
Brandee came to myofunctional therapy after eighteen years in dental hygiene, when her oldest daughter was diagnosed with orofacial myofunctional disorders. She soon realized she and her youngest daughter shared many of the same symptoms. That experience is why she treats breathing as the foundation, because it touches almost every other part of health.
Mouth Breathing Therapy Near You
Families in Monument, Palmer Lake and Fountain work with us, along with clients from Pueblo, Cañon City, Manitou Springs, Denver, Boulder and Limon who want to address mouth breathing at its source. Schedule an evaluation to get started.
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