The Tongue Therapist's Guide to Oral Function

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Everything you need to know about proper oral function, nasal breathing and the effects on whole body health to be able to advocate for yours, your child’s, or your patient’s health.

Everything you need to know about proper oral function, nasal breathing and the effects on whole body health to be able to advocate for yours, your child’s, or your patient’s health.

This guide covers:

  • Orofacial Anatomy Basics

    • Form Follows Function Explanation

  • What Is Myofunctional Therapy

    • Correct Tongue Posture

    • Constant Lip Seal

    • Nose Breathing

    • Oral Preparation Phase of Swallow

    • Eliminating Muscle Compensations

  • Noxious Oral Habits

  • Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs)

    • Implications of TOTs

  • When Form is Compromised

    • Oral-tie Releases

    • Palatal Expansion

    • Other Airway Obstructions

The Whole Body Connection

  • Nervous System Regulation

  • Sleep Disordered Breathing

  • ADHD, Anxiety & Depression

  • Digestion

  • Clenching, Grinding and TMJD

  • Postural Alignment

  • Actionable Steps

    • In-Office Screener

    • At-Home Screening Checklist

    • Finding Providers Tool

    • Better Breathing Tips