San Francisco and Marin CA Do you ever pay attention to the way your child breathes? Whether they are awake or asleep, if your child is breathing through the mouth, it can be the sign of a greater problem. Mouth breathing can cause a range of issues, including sleep apnea, bite misalignment, and even jaw…

San Francisco and Marin CA Tongue thrust may be a relatively common condition, especially in children, but it isn’t something that should be ignored. Also known as orofacial muscular imbalance, tongue thrust is when the tongue pushes against the backside of the front teeth when a person is swallowing, speaking or resting. If left untreated,…

San Francisco and Marin CA Tongue ties are common at birth. Some babies are born with a lingual frenulum (the small piece of tissue attaching the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth) that’s too tight or short. This often restricts full movement of the tongue, and it’s often referred to as…

San Francisco and Marin CA Tongue thrust occurs when the tongue pushes forward when swallowing. It is classified as an orofacial myofunctional disorder that usually develops during childhood due to prolonged thumb sucking or pacifier usage, although other factors may contribute. If not corrected, tongue thrust continues into adulthood and impacts the development of the…

San Francisco and Marin CA A tongue-tie is a condition that is present at birth. Also known as a restricted lingual frenum, a tongue-tie is attached to the underside of the tongue and restricts the tongue’s movement. The sooner a tongue-tie gets diagnosed and treated, the better. Why? Because an untreated tongue-tie can have life-long…

San Francisco and Marin CA A tongue-tie occurs when the string of tissue that tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too short, limiting the range of motion in the tongue. You’re either born with a tongue-tie or you’re not. It’s not something that develops later in life. About 10% of babies…

San Francisco and Marin CA Tongue-ties are something that you’re either born with or not, and they do not resolve on their own. This condition can have a lasting impact on facial and airway development that could lead to severe consequences as a child grows and into adulthood. Children and adults can benefit from tongue-tie…

San Francisco and Marin CA Did you know that a stuffy nose could affect what you see on the scale? Many people breathe through their mouth if they have a stuffy nose or a cold. However, if you frequently breathe through the mouth, you face an assortment of different health risks, including a greater likelihood…

San Francisco and Marin CA Some medical professionals advise parents to bottle feed their babies to alleviate their child’s tongue-tie symptoms. To make matters worse, it isn’t the best medical advice. When a mother switches to bottle feeding, she avoids the discomfort associated with breastfeeding, like pain, clogged ducts, or milk supply problems. However, her…

San Francisco and Marin CA Breathing is a natural activity the human body does from the moment it’s born. However, it may be surprising that approximately 80%, or one in five people, breathe incorrectly. Normally, humans breathe through their noses instead of through their mouths. Unfortunately, mouth breathing can develop after an allergy flare-up, a…