Deep into Sleep Ep175: Optimizing Sleep Quality: Unveiling the Benefits of Myofunctional Therapy and Mouth Taping with Renata Nehme
Nov 9, 2023
Renata Nehme, a registered dental hygienist and orofacial myofunctional therapist, shares her expertise on enhancing sleep quality. She discusses how myofunctional therapy can address orofacial muscle dysfunction and the impact of mouth breathing on overall health. Renata delves into the benefits and safety of mouth taping, emphasizing correct tongue posture for promoting nasal breathing. She stresses the importance of early interventions and a multidisciplinary approach to improve patient outcomes, connecting various health professionals for optimal care.
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Feeding Shapes Facial Growth
- Breastfeeding and chewing are major drivers of healthy craniofacial growth.
- Reduced breastfeeding and soft modern diets reduce muscle use and limit bone development.
Modern Lifestyles Increase Mouth Breathing
- Mouth breathing has become more common due to allergies, indoor environments, and smaller jaws.
- Chronic mouth breathing impairs nasal function and facial development over time.
Practice Nasal Breathing At Rest
- Breathe slowly through the nose at rest and keep exhales longer than inhales to optimize nitric oxide benefits.
- Prioritize nasal breathing because nitric oxide produced in the sinuses is antiviral and anti-inflammatory.