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My experience has included chairside assisting with specialists such as a prosthodontist, a pedodontist, an orthodontist, an oral maxillofacial surgeon and I continue to work with a periodontist. I’ve gained experience within a Dental Laboratory, TMJ simulation, hygiene, and treatment coordinating positions and as an instructor in the dental assisting program at a community college for the last 15

years. Over the last year, I have developed a strong passion for studying orofacial myology and the treatment of any atypical patterns of the oral facial muscles as they relate to the growth, development, and function of the teeth and jaws and our overall health. I feel professional versatility is an integral part of my overall approach to my professional development, contributing to my commitment to high professional standards and client care.

09/04/2026

Can’t Sit Still? Maybe It’s Time to Look at the Whole Picture.

When a child struggles to sit still, concentrate, or stay regulated at school, it’s easy to focus only on behaviour.

But what if we paused and asked a few more questions? 👀

😴 How are they sleeping?
👃 How are they breathing?
👄 Are they comfortably nasal breathing throughout the day?
🧍 What does their posture look like?
👅 How is their oral function?
🧠 Are there sensory or motor factors at play?

A child who is tired, uncomfortable, mouth breathing, or working harder than they should to maintain a comfortable posture may have a harder time staying focused and regulated.

This doesn’t mean breathing or oral function is the answer to every attention or behaviour concern. It means we shouldn’t overlook these important pieces when looking at the whole child.

💡 Before we simply say, “Focus!”—let’s ask, “What could be making it harder to focus?”

09/03/2026

Is Your Child Snoring or Mouth Breathing at Night?

It’s more than just a noisy sleep habit.

Snoring and mouth breathing can be signs of disrupted or inefficient breathing during sleep. Poor-quality sleep can contribute to daytime fatigue, difficulty focusing, irritability, memory challenges and problems with learning.

🧠 A well-rested brain learns better.

If your child regularly snores, sleeps with their mouth open, tosses and turns, wakes with a dry mouth, or seems tired despite getting enough sleep, it may be worth looking deeper at their breathing, airway and oral function.

👃 Healthy sleep starts with healthy breathing.

09/02/2026

Back to school season is here!📚 Support healthy nasal breathing with simple daily habits. Keep your nasal passages clean and hydrated, practice nasal breathing, and avoid mouth breathing when possible. Healthy breathing starts with a healthy nose. 💙

09/01/2026

Mouth breathing is more than a habit. 👄

It can impact sleep, growth, oral function, posture, and overall well-being.

Breathe through your nose. Support your airway. Change your health. 🌿

08/31/2026

Myofunctional Therapy Is More Than “Tongue Therapy.” 🌬️😴

Orofacial myofunctional therapy supports the entire oral and facial system, including:

👅 Tongue posture and mobility
👄 Lip seal
🌬️ Nasal breathing
🦷 Chewing and swallowing
😴 Sleep-related breathing habits

Breathing retraining can support better airway function, less mouth breathing, improved sleep, and better daytime function.

✨ The goal is to help the muscles work together efficiently.

Because function, breathing, and sleep matter. 💙

08/28/2026

I can’t just watch people anymore without my clinical brain kicking in! 👀🤣And YES, I may be over analyzing everything! But here’s the thing: these everyday observations can sometimes be important clues. 🕵️

💪👅 LEG DAY? NOPE… IT’S TONGUE DAY!Your tongue is a muscle—and just like any other muscle, strength, endurance, coordinat...
08/27/2026

💪👅 LEG DAY? NOPE… IT’S TONGUE DAY!

Your tongue is a muscle—and just like any other muscle, strength, endurance, coordination, and function matter!

Myofunctional therapy helps train the tongue to work more efficiently for resting posture, swallowing, chewing, and overall oral function.

So yes… your tongue gets a workout too! 😂

Train your tongue. Every day. 👅💪

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08/26/2026

Where you put your tongue matters!!👅

08/24/2026

Chewing with your mouth open isn’t always “just a bad habit.” 👄 It can be a sign of underlying oral-motor dysfunction, reduced lip seal, low tongue posture, poor coordination, or difficulty breathing comfortably through the nose. Take a closer look at the why behind the pattern—because function matters! 👅

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532 Adelaide Street N
London, ON
N6B3J4

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
Friday 3pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+12269809822

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