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Mouthworks specializes in myofunctional therapy, helping individuals improve oral function, breathing, and overall health by retraining the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue.

08/20/2026

🤗I’m so looking forward to learning from the experts in the field of pediatric dental sleep medicine!

😭Too many kids are struggling and falling through the cracks! I’ll try to share insights over the next 6 months.

❓❓❓Reach out if you have questions regarding kids amd poor sleep quality/sleep apnea/sleep disordered breathing etc. I’ll have the opportunity to ask these experts and see what I can help us learn together! 🙌🏻

08/14/2026

Myofunctional therapy while training for the NBA
(so I can get 10% of his salary)😉!

Working on nasal breathing, good tongue posture and lip seal—all while sinking hoops. Fun ways to build healthy habits making therapy a win. 🏀✨…just not for me…I lost this competition! 😂

Why This Works
Popsicle stick: Keeps the lips closed to practice natural nasal breathing.
Elastic on the palate: Teaches the tongue where to rest in the roof of the mouth.
Basketball game: Keeps the child focused and makes hard exercises fun.

Therapy Goals:
Build strong oral rest posture.
Make nasal breathing second nature.
Turn daily exercises into play time.

Research suggests that correct tongue positioning improves spinal alignment, enhances core stability, encourages efficient nasal breathing, and may acutely increase muscular strength and torque. See: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3940506/

07/26/2026

🌿 If your child has allergies, they may also be struggling with sleep.

Did you know research has found an association between allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and sleep-disordered breathing? When little noses are congested, kids are more likely to breathe through their mouths, which can impact both the quality of their sleep and their overall health.

Many families notice symptoms are triggered by
the 3 Ds:
🥛 Dairy
🏠 Dust
🐾 Dander

Here are a few simple ways to help reduce allergen exposure:
✔️ Use a daily nasal saline rinse (if recommended by your healthcare provider)
✔️ Keep pets out of the bedroom
✔️ Limit stuffed animals on the bed (they’re magnets for dust mites!)
✔️ Vacuum regularly and, if possible, reduce carpets and heavy drapes
✔️ Consider using a HEPA air purifier in your child’s bedroom
✔️ If dairy seems to worsen symptoms, talk with your healthcare provider about whether reducing or eliminating it is appropriate

✨ Less inflammation can mean easier nasal breathing—and better sleep.

As a Myofunctional Therapist, I often see how improving nasal breathing is an important piece of the puzzle for healthier sleep and oral development. Every child is different, so addressing the underlying cause is key.

💬 Does your child struggle with allergies and snoring or restless sleep? I’d love to hear your experience in the comments!

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07/17/2026

Thanks Dr. Gibb, Dr. Kay and 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 - 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 for letting me come see your great new office!
If you are in a dental office and want to learn how Myofunctional therapy can help support your patients feel free to reach out!

* Disclaimer this was yesterday and I dodged the tornado!🙌🏻🌪️😅

07/02/2026

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🎉
From the green, rain soaked oasis of the Rockies! I’m thankful for all the family, friends and patients that make this place home!❤️

06/17/2026

What if the symptoms we’re seeing and treating are actually signs of a sleep problem?

What an incredible few days at the World Dentofacial Sleep Society conference! From cutting-edge research to practical clinical insights, I left feeling inspired by the passion and expertise of so many professionals committed to improving airway health and sleep outcomes.

I was also fortunate to start and end the trip with a dinner alongside my friend and mentor, Dr. Ann Romaker, Clinical Director of Sleep Medicine at the University of Cincinnati, and her husband George.

One of the greatest highlights was connecting with dentists, orthodontists, myofunctional therapists, occupational therapists, pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, and pediatricians from around the world. The message was clear: meaningful change happens when we work together.

My biggest takeaway? Collaboration is not optional. Neither is early intervention.

Too often, sleep-disordered breathing is overlooked or approached with a “wait and see” mindset. But when a child or adult is struggling to breathe well during sleep, time matters. The earlier we identify concerns and build the right care team, the greater the opportunity to improve health, development, learning, behavior, and quality of life.

Grateful for the connections, the conversations, and the opportunity to continue learning from leaders in this field. Excited to bring these insights back to my patients, families, and referral partners.

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06/05/2026

Many childhood health concerns can have an underlying cause that often goes overlooked: sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), including sleep apnea.

When children aren’t getting quality sleep, it can affect much more than their energy levels. Symptoms may show up as:

✨ Difficulty focusing
✨ Behavioral challenges
✨ Hyperactivity
✨ Mood changes
✨ Poor growth or development
✨ Frequent mouth breathing or snoring

If a child is struggling with health, learning, behavior, or development, it’s important to consider what may be happening during sleep.
Sleep is when children grow, heal, and regulate their bodies. Looking beyond the symptoms and asking the right questions can make a significant difference.

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06/03/2026

I may have an addiction to books😬…what’s the best book you’ve read recently (doesn’t have to be airway related😂) lmk in the comments so I can add them to my stash! Hoping for some hammock reading days this summer!

05/14/2026

When your patient shows up to their Myo appointment with brand new braces 😎✨ …then challenges you to a game of Connect4 Spin while still keeping their tongue on the roof of their mouth 👏🎉

Big wins all around — healthy habits, huge progress, and a hard-fought tie game 😝 So proud of this kid and the strides he’s making!

05/12/2026

Weekend trip to Edmonton for the Airway Symposium 🚙

Nothing better than learning alongside a Myo bestie and dental buddies while diving deeper into airway health, sleep challenges, and the complexities of sleep apnea.

So grateful for opportunities like this to continue growing and bringing more knowledge back to support my patients ❤️

Worth every mile traveled! 🙌

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