Sierra Sleep Airway and Wellness Center

06/02/2026

After just 3 weeks with an oral appliance and 2 sessions of myofunctional therapy, this patient noticed a dramatic difference in her breathing. Years of compensating with her chest and neck muscles were replaced with easier, more natural breathing.

The change came at the perfect time as she prepared for a hip replacement. Having previously been sent home from procedures because her body wasn't ready, she was thrilled to tell her anesthesiologist that she finally felt her lungs were clear and her body was prepared for surgery.

Breathing is something most people take for granted until it becomes life-changing.

06/01/2026

Drooling Isn't Just About Saliva

Most parents assume excessive drooling is something a child will eventually outgrow.

Sometimes that's true.

Sometimes it's a clue.

Persistent drooling can be a sign that the lips aren't staying together, the tongue isn't resting where it should, swallowing isn't happening efficiently, or a child is relying on mouth breathing instead of nasal breathing.

As airway-focused providers, we know these patterns rarely happen in isolation.

Children who drool excessively often present with other signs such as:

• Open mouth posture
• Mouth breathing
• Tongue thrust
• Speech concerns
• Feeding challenges
• Restless sleep
• Developing airway issues

The goal isn't simply to stop the drooling.

The goal is to understand why it's happening.

Myofunctional therapy helps retrain the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway so children can develop healthier breathing, swallowing, oral rest posture, and overall function.

The earlier these patterns are identified, the greater the opportunity to support healthy growth and development.

The mouth is often the first place the body reveals that something isn't functioning optimally.

Drooling may seem like a small thing.

Sometimes it's one of the earliest warning lights on the dashboard.

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

Your dreams may give you a clue to how healthy your sleep is.

Why do we dream? Why do some people remember vivid nighttime adventures while others swear they never dream at all? And could strange sleep behaviors like sleepwalking, nightmares, bedwetting, or frequent nighttime urination actually be signs of s...

05/21/2026

Vacation to sleep? Sleepcations on are the rise! Check out today's podcast ton learn more about this wellness trend.

Beyond Breathing: The podcast for everyone who breathes and sleeps!Get ready to breathe well, sleep well and live well! In each episode, we'll be joined by expert medical professionals, sleep specialists, wellness coaches, and individuals who...

05/17/2026

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05/14/2026

At home sleep testing is fast, easy and reliable to screen children, ages 2+, for sleep apnea. Call our office to learn more!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Brady! He stopped by our booth at the Holistic Wellness Fair in Carson City last Saturday and entered our raffle for a complete Airway and Sleep assessment and was the big winner!

05/14/2026

Parents and healthcare providers who see children- this one is for you: Children who cannot breathe suffer lifelong consequences.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Beyond Breathing—the podcast for everyone who breathes and sleeps. I’m your host, Lancette VanGuilder, and today we are talking about something that is quietly affecting millions of children while many loving pa...

05/12/2026

“Before treatment, I felt crappy.”

Now?

“I’ve gone from gasping for air to breathing smoothly… and actually sleeping 8 hours.”

He came to us for snoring, sleep apnea, and mouth breathing—and everything changed.

His advice?
“Have patience with the process. It does get better.”

If you’re dealing with snoring, poor sleep, or mouth breathing, it’s time to look deeper.

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