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Why is it hard for most orthodontists to accept starting treatment as early as 3 or 4 years old? In today's episode we have the brilliant orthodontist, Dr. Brett Christensen to give us some insight on this matter. Dr.  Brett Christensen has been treating Sleep Disorder Breathing since becoming an orthodontist in 1999.   For children, being trained in bio-progressive orthodontics and dentofaci...

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the wonderful Dr. Jenna Katz Schwibner, DMD, FAGD.  Her areas of expertise center around the relationship between oral and total-body health through Airway Health-Focused Dentistry. This forms the foundation of her General, Cosmetic, Implant and Orthodontic treatments. Known by her patients as Dr. Jenna, she is one of the only dentists in the Treasure Co...

In today's episode, Brittny chats with Dr. Jeff Harrison, DDS who is the National Clinical Director for Sleep Group Solutions. This episode is a must SEE so head on over to our CT Orofacial Myology YouTube Channel to find the full episode for viewing! Dr. Harrison shows us how to use the EccoVision 32000 System, the rhinometer and the pharyngometer! What a fantastic tool to add to your dental...

In today's episode, Brittny talks with her colleague, Liana Sved, PT, DPT, CMTPT. Find out how Liana's physical therapy initial evaluation had changed since becoming a myofunctional therapist. Brittny and Liana discuss compensatory muscle involvement when doing myofunctional therapy exercises and in general with OMDs. They also discuss how taking a myofunctional therapy course has brough...

In today's episode, Brittny has the pleasure of chatting with one of her graduates from #TeamMyo, a myofunctional therapy introductory course she co-teaches, and she could not be more proud of Sara and her success as a myofunctional therapist. Sara Mercier is a registered dental hygienist and myofunctional airway specialist (MAS™). She is changing lives of adults, much like herself, who have...

In today's episode Brittny speaks with the inspiring, Dr. Meggie Graham. Dr. Graham is the owner of a leading Southeast Wisconsin fully-dedicated airway center and affiliate of the Breathe Institute. Dr. Graham believes in the collaborative nature and alignment with an entire care team, which can include ENT, primary care physician, pediatrician, physical therapist, chiropractor, lactation co...

In today's episode, Brittny speaks with Dr. Susam Maples, DDS, MSBA. Dr. Maples is the author of, "Brave Parent: Raising Happy, Healthy Kids (Against All Odds) in Today's World. Dr. Maples dives into what it takes to ensure your child will grow up to become a healthy and happy young adult. Dr. Susan Maples, a dentist and passionate pediatric health educator, finally cracks the code...

In today's episode, Brittny talks with the inspiring Dr. Layne Martin. One of the greatest things about talking to Dr. Layne is just how real and raw he is. Dr. Layne shares a personal story about what got him involved in airway. His passion and dedication to spread the word to other healthcare professionals is unwavering so much so that he sold his very successful restorative dental practice...

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the brilliant Dr. Peter Vitruk. Dr. Vitruk is the founder of the LightScalpel laser, the go to laser for tethered oral tissue releases. In 2017, he founded the American Laser Study Club, an educational platform that helps physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and practice staff members to excel at efficient and safe application of laser energy in everyday...

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the dynamic duo of Neirman Practice Management- CEO/Founder, Rose Neirman and Presient, Jon Neirman. Their mission is to remove the barriers and make it easier for dental practices to implement airway and orofacial pain treatment. Listen as Rose and Jon provide details on their newest development, DentalWriter™ Plus+.  Interested in attending a conferenc...

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the brilliant TMJ DOC, Dr. Priya Mistry, DDS. Dr. Priya is a TMJ powerhouse providing strategies to begin implementing at home today! Dr. Priya discusses the main muscle groups involved in TMD along with massages to help alleviate some pain. Brittny and Dr. Priya dive into the connection between airway disorders and TMD while also touching on the critica...

In today's episode, Brittny and the inspiring Elijah Desmond chat about mindset, entrepreneurship, and the shift in LIVE conferences and symposiums. Elijah Desmond began his career at age 15 as a motivational speaker to kids. He went on to graduate from The Ohio State University as a "Guygienist" and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where he started his first of eleven dental businesses. ...

In today’s episode, Brittny chats with a fellow colleague and myofunctional  therapist — Sarah Hornsby. Sarah Hornsby is the founder and creator of Myo Mentor, owner of  Faceology, and co-director of the Myofunctional therapy program at the Breathe Institute. Brittny and Sarah talk all things myo related from tough Myofunctional therapy cases to all of the innovative work the Breathe Institute is...

Anders Olmanson is the  CEO of REMastered Sleep. He is a passionate medical innovator who aspires to make being healthy easy. He invented REMplenish, a myofunctional therapy water bottle that makes myo easy to integrate into daily routine. Anders spent 9 months studying health systems throughout Asia and Africa in order to learn novel approaches to healthcare innovation around the world. Learn wha...

In today's episode, Brittny speaks to a queen of airway- the passionate Dr. Lauren Ballinger. Dr. Lauren has been deeply inspired and motivated as both a mother, and a pediatric dentist, by her two (now teenage) children Jack and Libby who struggled with sleep and airway issues from day one. They are her “why”. Her mission is to raise awareness in both the public and professional communities...

In today's episode, Brittny chats for a second time with Dr. David McIntosh, MBBS, FRACS, PhD. Brittny asks Dr. McIntosh in depth questions about other nasal obstructions we don't hear as much about-- outside of tonsils, adenoids, septum, and inferior turbinates. Dr. McIntosh shares his professional opinion on tethered oral tissues, mouth breathing, inflammation, and myofunctional therap...

In today's episode, Brittny and Dr. Tim Herre, DDS chat all things airway from tethered oral tissues, to expansion, to TMD. Dr. Tim Herre is a third generation biological dentist aiming to connect the dots between the mouth and whole body health for his patients. His passion is identifying growth and developmental concerns for young children and collaborating with other practitioners to allow...

In today's episode, Brittny talks with Michelle Emanuel, OTR/L, NBCR. With 24 years experience as a pediatric OT, Michelle has infused principles of myofunctional science into her latest creation, BabyMyo, focusing on bringing health, wellness, and remediation of cranial nerve dysfunction/oral dysfunction and tethered oral tissues to precrawling infants. Brittny and Michelle discuss the integ...

In today's episode, Brittny has a blast chatting with the wonderful Dr. Jasmine Elmore. Dr. Jasmine is a board-certified pediatric dentist, a Certified Specialist in Orofacial Myology, and is one of a few people in the world to have a Professional Degree in the Science of Breathing Behavior.  Her personal pain journey led her to airway dentistry.  She has been fortunate to be trained by many...

In today's episode, Brittny is delighted to chat with one of the absolute BESTs in the field, Barbara Greene. Barbara is a true trail blazer and brings so much knowledge to the field of myofunctional therapy. Tune in for a fun and informative episode, learning some of Barbara's top exercises. Thank you Barbara and Happy 50th Anniversary!

In today's episode, Brittny is excited to chat with Dr. Barry Raphael, owner of the Raphael Center for Integrative Orthodontics. Dr. Barry Raphael, an orthodontist in private practice for 33 years, changed the character of his practice to address airway and myofunctional (muscle habit) issues about 8 years ago. He wants his transition to serve as a model for how the priorities of the professi...

In today's episode Brittny chats with Dr. Rebecca Bockow, DDS, MS. This has been a guest Brittny has really been looking forward to interviewing. Dr. Bockow shares her journey with the audience about becoming a dual certified orthodontist and periodontist. Dr. Bockow dives into how the tongue influences skeletal growth and development. Dr. Bockow discusses appropriate ages and methods for exp...

In today's episode, Brittny has a great time chatting with Samantha Weaver, director of the AOMT and founding board member of the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences. Samantha discusses her atypical journey with beginning to learn about myofunctional therapy prior to attending speech pathology school. Samantha and Brittny discuss how breathing re-education should be at the forefront of...

In today’s episode, Brittny has the pleasure of speaking with Dr.  Meghna Dassani, author of “Airway is Life”.  Dr. Dassani gives you the tools and information you need to spot sleep-disordered breathing and other issues in your own home.  Dr. Dassani and Brittny dive into the negative implications of poor sleep and the domino effect it has on the rest of our body. Dr. Dassani even shares a very p...

In today's episode, Brittny has a great time chatting with Cheryl Shafer, a registered dental hygienist, certified orofacial myologist, and friend. Cheryl shares some of her biggests wins and even some of her losses. Cheryl is a wealth of knowledge, her journey began with treating herself and her son. She discusses the importance of collaborative care and even gives us insight on how she and...