San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Do you know what an orofacial myofunctional disorder is? This phrase is more than just a mouthful to say; it also is used to refer to a classification of issues that relate to any dysfunction affecting the mouth, tongue, or musculature of the orofacial system. An orofacial myofunctional disorder,…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Breathing is essential to life, and yet unless you are dealing with a respiratory issue, you probably don’t give a second thought to your breathing—much less how you breathe. However, if you are a parent, the way your child breathes can make a big difference in the way they…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA It might seem cute when your child snores while sleeping, but frequent, audible snoring is not normal behavior in a child. In fact, loud snoring is one of the major identifiable symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep breathing disorder that can have major consequences on one’s health….

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA The majority of American adults are considered to be overweight or obese. Eating a healthy diet and exercising remains key to any regimen of weight loss, but did you know that your weight also could be impacted by the way you breathe? Specifically, breathing through the mouth on a…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD or does he or she exhibit symptoms of a behavioral disorder? The Center for Disease Control estimates that nearly 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Attention problems, inability to focus, hyperactivity, and disinterest in academics or sports can all point…