The importance of the Tongue with myofunctional therapist Suzanne Robertson

In this episode we sit down with Suzanne Roberston and discuss the importance of the tongue, tongue ties, mouth breathing and myofunctional therapy. 

Looking inside the mouth holds a key to many mechanical issues going on in your body, and your tongue is a big player.  In this episode we discuss why many orthodontic processes fail, as well as airway or sleep apnea, TMJ, grinding, teeth infections and sleep problems in adults.  We also discuss  how key findings in infants and children when treated properly mitigate problems as an adult. 

Suzanne Robertson, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist.  Suzanne practiced in the dental profession for over 30 years.  She currently practices myofunctional therapy specializing in orofacial myofunctional disorders.  She identifies and corrects muscular function of the face, mouth, lips, and tongue, such as tongue thrust, tongue tie, low tongue rest posture, mouth breathing, improper swallowing and mouth breathing.  

Registered dental hygienist over 30 years and a myofunctional therapist specializing in orofacial myofunctional disorders, correcting muscle function of the face, mouth, lips and tongue. Trained in Buteyko Breathing techniques, correction of mouth breathing in adults and children.

Registered Dental Hygienist for over 30 years
Trained by the AOMT in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Trained in Buteyko Breathing, tempomadibular joint disorders, obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing
TOTS trained-Tethered Oral Tissues
Trained in AMR –Airway Mini Residency
Breathe Institute Ambassador
Airway Advocate for AAPMD
Presented to La Leche League of Southern California/Nevada on “Unresolved Ankloglossia”
Member of American Academy of Myofunctional Sciences
Article “Signs of Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children”  Decisions in Dentistry Magazine

Suzanne practices in La Jolla, California at www.lajollaomt.com