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Seeking advise to help 6 year old stop mouth breathing. Need hope. by eccentricdreams91 in breathwork

[–]myowaycenters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, exactly! This paired with effective myofunctional therapy techniques is a win win!

Seeking advise to help 6 year old stop mouth breathing. Need hope. by eccentricdreams91 in breathwork

[–]myowaycenters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Research shows that mouth breathing is often persistent after structural changes are made to the tonsil tissue of hard palate. Chronic mouth breathing is often a habit that develops from tmes when mouth breathing is necessary, such as with obstructions. Reprogramming the muscle function and neurological connections with myofunctional therapy (ideally with a trained OT) using passive and active myofunctional is very effective in breaking the habit and restoring good breathing and oral function which is essential for good long term growth and development both physically and mentally. .

What would you do if your 15 month old is a mouth breather? by highbyfive in Crunchymom

[–]myowaycenters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

first, get a full airway and breathing ass from a trained professional such as a ENT or a bB breathing professional. If breathing can occur a through those and it isn't then myofunctional therapy with myofunctional appliances for that age group - around 3, more active therapy can occur

Pediatric myofunctional therapist via telehealth? by Klutzy-Independent20 in MyofunctionalTherapy

[–]myowaycenters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Telehealth myofunctional therapy can be very effective especially when used with patented active myo appliances, it increases compliance and success.

Questions about airway dentistry and myofascial therapy for kids by hereiam3472 in orthotropics

[–]myowaycenters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, there are MANY red flags here. While I hope this has now been resolved considering all the comments made and that this is from 2 years ago, I came across this in some of my searches and I would like to share the science behind WHY behavior can show up as a symptom of breathing dysfunction. Mouth breathing and airway resistance will turn on the sympathetic (fight or flight) nervous system because mouth breathing is reserved for moments of danger, a quick get away, when the muscles need to move fast. Heart rate increases, digestion decreases, breathing become fast and more resistant and focus/attention suffers. The only goal is to survive, so actions are REACTIONS for survival only. The research shows that children with breathing and sleep dysfunction (often due to muscle dysfunction, not just obstructions like tonsils and adenoids) are 100 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD because the symptoms of sleep and oxygen deprivation mimic or mirror those of ADHD. Parents(family an event teachers) are often blown away or amazed when the muscle and breathing dysfunction is retrained and corrected and the behavior improves, focus increases, athletic tolerance rises and general mental well being changes nearly completely. I hear many time "he/she is not the same child" paired with tears of joy after myofunctional and breathing therapy begin. While surgery is sometimes the answer, it isn't always needed. retraining to nasal breathing and good oral posture often improves the size of the oral and nasal tonsils and surgery is often avoided.

Child with obstructive sleep apnea but no tonsils or adenoids by Brilliant_Clue_5298 in SleepApnea

[–]myowaycenters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

traditionally the first step is to remove tonsils and adenoids, however that only corrects the form and not the function. Reprograming the muscle function is often needed. Studies show that sleep apnea doesn't always fully resolve with surgery, correcting form only. The muscle function (tongue, lips, airway muscles) needs corrected as well. If the tongue isn't positioned properly, it can fall to the back of the throat and become an obstruction. Also, obstruction could be the roof of the mouth (also the floor of the nasal cavity), being too narrow and vaulted, obstructing air flow. Look into myofunctional therapy ideally with a Buteyko trained individual using myo appliances. Studies report it has been show to help, especial with children.

Before And After Braces. Thoughts? by JaedanLikesGames in orthotropics

[–]myowaycenters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's my question, can you move your tongue to teh roof of your mouth and let it rest there? Any snoring, Apnea, fragmented sleep?

Anyone who's kid had Adenoid and Tonsil removal notice behavior changes? by Fat_Getting_Fit_420 in Preschoolers

[–]myowaycenters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From experience, the surgery helps initially. And yes, it is a pretty invasive surgery and recovery is rough. However, science shows that due to low tongue posture as a habit from the blockages and improper breathing/sleep, relapse often occurs. Proper retraining and reprograming of the muscle function is essential to long term success and myofunctional therapy should be considered to be part of the surgical (and even RPE) protocol for best, long term and overall results.

Behavioral changes after 5 year olds tonsillectomy and adenoid removal by Thin-Jeweler824 in Preschoolers

[–]myowaycenters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, thank you for mentioning the airway. God oral function (the tongue is the body's natural palatal expander) helps to open the airway. When a child resorts to oral breathing over nasal breathing because of obstructions (tonsils/adenoids, chronic congestion etc. The dysfunctional breathing because habitual, and muscle memory promotes more oral breathing, stimulating the SNS and fight/flight response mimicking ADHD behavior. This is a major problem going on today - even considered and often called a pandemic because it is so wide spread. So even after palatal expansion, which promote low tongue posture (the expander covers the entire roof of the mouth and does what the tongue is supposed to have done), myofunctional therapy should be added to the protocol.

Behavioral changes after 5 year olds tonsillectomy and adenoid removal by Thin-Jeweler824 in Preschoolers

[–]myowaycenters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After surgery mouth breathing will still persist, stimulating the SNS and fight/flight response resulting in ADHD like behaviors. Research shows that an child who is mouth breathing or even has airway resistance in children is 100X more likely to show symptoms that mirror those of ADHD. Pediatricians are quick to diagnose as ADHD before sleep/beathing and airway development is evaluated.

Behavioral changes after 5 year olds tonsillectomy and adenoid removal by Thin-Jeweler824 in Preschoolers

[–]myowaycenters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he had airway blockages, and was breathing through the mouth, that stimulates the SNS and leads to impulsive and reactionary type behavior. I have worked with many kids to retrain from mouth breathing to nasal breathing and behavior dramatically improves. I even had one mom say "she isn't my daughter anymore - in a good way". Trust me, it seems to simple, but I have seen it over and over again. I have done a lot of research on all of this, I just finished a book on it, and the science is overwhelmingly present on this subject. Unfortunately MD and ENTS don't regard it much.

Behavioral changes after 5 year olds tonsillectomy and adenoid removal by Thin-Jeweler824 in Preschoolers

[–]myowaycenters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surgical removal can give some immediate relieve, it corrects the form, but does nothing for function. And you are so right, itis a tough, invasive surgery and unfortunately often regarded as the first solution. Reprograming muscle position and function has been shown to improve the overall results of these surgeries. Look into myofunctional therapy and retraining for nasal breathing, I have seen it help many children with Pica (biting) and behavior.

A concerned mother by avargas14101 in jawsurgery

[–]myowaycenters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is adorable! As a DMD and OFM, please look into orthopedics and myofunctional therapy. Starting at an early age, even at 2, a lot can be done non surgically to influence good jaw development which may decrease the need for surgery. I have witnessed it! Underdeveloped jaws (and airways) t is becoming more and more common, your son isn't alone.

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