Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan Birt

Ep. 148: Beginning My Myofunctional Journey With Tongue Tie, Sleep Disordered Breathing, and Chronic Fatigue

Mar 7, 2023
Dive into the fascinating world of myofunctional health as Dr. Meghan shares her personal journey with tongue tie, sleep disordered breathing, and chronic fatigue. She reveals the surprising connection between malocclusion and overall wellness. Listen as she discusses the immediate benefits of tongue tie revisions in infants and explores how these issues can lead to symptoms similar to ADHD in children. Sharing her insights on ancestral diets and their impact on facial development, she emphasizes the importance of therapy for effective airway management.
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INSIGHT

Breastfeeding Shapes Palate And Airway

  • Childhood palatal development depends on suck mechanics and diet, altering facial shape and airway across generations.
  • Breastfeeding mechanics matter not only for nutrition but for proper palate and facial growth.
ANECDOTE

Swallow Retraining Reduced Bloating

  • After her myofunctional evaluation Dr. Meghan discovered she has a narrow palate, tooth wear from clenching, and a remaining tongue tie.
  • Retraining her swallow reduced daily bloating by cutting swallowed air intake.
INSIGHT

Sleep Dysfunction Blocks Healing

  • Chronic poor sleep and nighttime fight-or-flight prevent recovery and block progress on chronic-disease protocols.
  • Dr. Meghan links long-term clenching, UARS, and autonomic dysregulation to her chronic fatigue and POTS-like symptoms.
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