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Susie and Haru are registered dental hygienists with over 40 years of combined experience serving patients of all ages. They continually encounter patients whose dental health have been compromised by existing undiagnosed orofacial myofunctional disorders.


To better serve and treat their patients they recognized the opportunity for myofunctional therapy as a vital intervention in helping patients achieve whole-body health.

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Identifying orofacial myofunctional disorders in themselves and their familes have led them to focus on building the awareness around myofunctional therapy. They have seen first hand the impact it has in eliminating improper swallow patterns, preventing orthodontic relapse, improving sleep, blood pressure and more.


Fun and socially engaging, Susie and Haru genuinely love talking and educating people. They enjoy motivating their patients to become an advocate for their own health and their children's health.

Breathing Essentials
Myofunctional Therapy 101

Myofunctional therapy is a program to help eliminate oral habits and Oral Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs). These include, but are not limited to: thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, and mouth breathing. These OMDs may affect sleep, speech, and chewing/swallowing, and can lead to orthodontic relapse.

 

Myofunctional therapy sessions focus on improving nasal breathing, orofacial muscles, and proper function.

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Content found on this website is solely for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be used for medical advice. Please consult with your doctor and or qualified licensed professional for advice, diagnosis, treatment, and before making any changes in lifestyle. Breathing Essentials Myofunctional Therapy, LLC is not liable for risks or issues associated with using the information on this site to treat disease, symptoms or conditions.

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