Patient Stories: Natalia Stops Mouth Breathing!

Myofunctional Therapy can help children develop healthy habits that support healthy oral and facial growth for years to come! Natalia and her mom share about Natalia's experience as a 4 year old Myofuncitonal Therapy patient.
Natalia went from chronic mouth breathing during the day and during sleep to exclusive nasal breathing at all times! We also observed a significant decrease in the size of Natalia's tonsils, as mouth breathing is often a major contributing factor to tonsil inflammation. Simple strategies like regular nasal irrigation and cow's milk elimination were also helpful.
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[@mistertrumpet5856]

4 years old and no longer mouth breathing? This is incredible! Lord willing, if she continues in correct oral-facial habits, she might not need orthodontics!

[@daniellekleeslp4625]

Yes! It's extremely exciting! Every child who mouth breathes does so for a different reason but for many, it is a learned habit (versus the result of anatomical obstruction). In Natalia's case, eliminating cow's milk was a big component of reducing chronic nasal congestion (she still does fine with goat's milk). After we reduced the inflammatory load on her system and her stuffy nose cleared up, it was very easy to teach her good oral posture and nasal breathing skills without needing to remove the tonsils or implement any other surgical intervention. The tonsils shrunk back to a normal size on their own! I have to add that Natalia's mom is incredible, and still reminds her to implement her new habits on a daily basis (e.g. nose breathing, tongue to the spot, tongue behind teeth when swallowing etc.). Natalia's good habits will serve her growth and development for many years to come!