WHAT IS MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY?
Myofunctional therapy is essentially physiotherapy for the muscles of the face and mouth. It focuses on improving proper mouth, lip, and tongue posture while increasing tongue and lip strength. This helps enhance nasal breathing, support positive facial development, improve long-term orthodontic retention, and correct swallowing patterns—promoting overall well-being and development.
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Rondeau Seminars is proud to welcome Alicia Lewis as the newest instructor, introducing the innovative Myofunctional Therapy in Orthodontics course. With a focus on empowering dental practices, this course delves into the critical role of proper swallowing, tongue posture, and tongue function in promoting optimal overall health for patients.
Alicia brings a wealth of expertise to the table, having authored two insightful published articles: The Importance of Myofunctional Therapy in Orthodontics and Sleep Disordered Breathing and Understanding Tongue Thrust: Development and Rehabilitation at Any Age. Her contributions to these fields underscore her dedication to advancing knowledge and improving outcomes in orthodontics.
Through her engaging instruction, Alicia aims to equip dental professionals with actionable insights and techniques, fostering better patient care and comprehensive health solutions.
LEARN MORE ABOUT TONGUE TIES, MOUTH BREATHING AND SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING
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"My husband and I were very skeptical about visiting Alicia. Our orthodontist recommended her, explaining that if Maddy got braces without addressing her tongue issues, the problems would simply reoccur. We had never considered this before. Although Maddy had always had issues with spitting up her drinks, we never thought it was something fixable.
Maddy is 17, and we just never knew. Since starting monthly visits with Alicia, we have noticed significant improvements. Maddy's swallowing and tongue strength have improved (who knew that was a thing?), and she's no longer choking on liquids. We didn't even realize this was a problem until we met Alicia. With her incredible knowledge, we've learned so much about how to improve Maddy's quality of life and hopefully ensure lasting effects with braces."
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Julie Hodgins; Ilderton, ON
"So grateful and thrilled to have been referred to Paradigm Dental Therapy. After 2 years of wearing an ill fitting night guard, I was diagnosed with an open bite. After only a few months of treatment, I no longer have a lisp, I don't spit my food out by accident, I no longer bite my cheeks trying to chew my food and my facial aesthetics have improved greatly! Thank you Myofunctional Therapy, and Alicia for everyone you help and can help!"
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Christian Jakielaszek; Picton, ON
"Working with Alicia from Paradigm Dental therapy has been such an incredible experience which has proven to be truly critical aspect of bringing my practice into more airway-focused and functionally driven dentistry. Alicia was the one who introduced me and my team to myofunctional therapy and has offered guidance in learning every step of the way as we have incorporated it into our dental practice where we focus on orthodontics, TMJ therapy and sleep. My patients have truly appreciated the ease of access to her online exercise platform, flexibility in working together from remote locations and the amazing results they are getting throughout their treatment together. Her in depth reports and progress updates help me as a referring dentist stay up to date with my patients’ treatment journey. With her vast knowledge, skill set and experience, I couldn’t recommend Alicia enough for anyone who is looking for a myofunctional therapist to work with and to learn from."
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Dr. Katie Slipacoff; Sarnia, ON
FROGGY MOUTH
CORRECTING ATYPICAL SWALLOWING: Exploring the Benefits of only 15 minutes each day. Press the link below to learn more.
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BEYOND THE SURFACE: FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION
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DEBUNKING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS: Exploring the Truth About Tongue Ties
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THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF MOUTH BREATHING: What you need to know
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FROM LIMITATIONS TO LIBERATION: Exploring the Positive Impact of Myofunctional Therapy
BUTEYKO BREATHING METHOD
Buteyko breathing helps to regulate and optimize the levels of carbon dioxide in your body. This in turn improves your overall respiratory health, increases oxygen delivery to your cells, and enhances your physical performance. Moreover, it has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, and boost mental clarity. Incorporating this into your daily routine and experience a greater sense of well-being, improve energy levels, and a deeper connection to your body and mind.
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