The evidence of chronic mouth breathing and its profound negative effects (TMJ, Poor facial development, sleep apnea, etc..) is pervasive in our society. A high percentage of people are afflicted with the conditions that contribute to sleep apnea and TMJ and there is no standardized protocol to identify them.

A talk with Danielle Klee MA, CCC-SLP, on the importance of proper breathing, swallowing, and oral rest posture

My opinions on why much caution should be exercised before surgery is even a consideration in treating TMJ.

In an effort to add clarity and urgency to the issue of chronic mouth breathing I have described a brief list of the many health problems/risks and the esthetic degradations that are related directly to CMB (chronic mouth breathing)

You can’t ask muscles to overwork chronically without consequences

The importance of insuring that your child has proper tongue mobility, unrestricted by a short frenulum attachment.

This one is not about TMJ. It’s a vacation from TMJ.

There are many ways to promote proper breathing through the nose. At night it’s more difficult to control but these two protocols work well together and they are safe and effective

The connection between mouth breathing and an increased risk for vital and bacterial infections.

One of the the biggest health issues existing today is Chronic Mouth Breathing. It deforms faces, jaws, airways, and TM joints. Please take it seriously