❗If you know someone who mouth breathes, snores, has crowded teeth, or is sick often, you need to learn about how myofunctional therapy can help! Listen in as Dr. Chris, a well-known De Pere-based dentist and the founder of the Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute shares his professional perspective about how myofunctional therapy could be your first step toward nixing those life-affecting problems, leading to a healthier and more energized life.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why everyone should be breathing through their nose (not mouth)
- Tips for helping kids learn how to nasal breath
- Proper daytime tongue posture
- How to know if myofunctional therapy is for you (or a child)
- Tips for fitting myofunctional therapy into your life
Resources referenced in this episode:
- Tongue Tied by Richard Baxter
- Breathe, Sleep, Thrive by Dr. Shereen Lim
- Breathe by James Nester
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Chris Peterson of Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute based out of De Pere, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
- Part 1: The Truth About Tongue Ties: Are They Really That Serious?
- Part 2: When Should You Seek Lactation Support?
- Part 3: Myofunctional Therapy: A Game Changer for Kids and Adults
- Part 4: The Airway Crisis: Why Mouth Breathing Is More Than Just a Bad Habit
Connect with Dr. Chris and Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute (WTTI):
🔗 WTTI's Motherhood Alliance profile
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