Hi, I’m Krista a Registered Dental Hygienist with nearly 20 years of experience and Im also a certified Myofunctional Therapist. ‘m passionate about helping children, teens, and adults improve their over all health. Myofunctional therapy focuses on identifying and treating improper patterns of muscle function and oral habits involving the tongue, lips, jaw, and facial muscles. A myofunctional therapy program will guide patients through exercises to retrain the muscles and help patients through exercises to retrain the muscles and help them perform their function more efficiently.
Were retraining the muscles of the tongue, lips, jaw, and the face to support healthier breathing, proper swallowing, optimal tongue posture, and balanced muscle function. These patterns can influence orthodontic stability, sleep quality, support TMJ function, facial development and overall health. I work collaboratively with dentist, orthodontist, physician’s, sleep professionals, bodyworkers, and other healthcare providers to create individualized treatment plans that address the root causes of dysfunction rather than simply managing symptoms.
I can help with:
*Mouth breathing
*Sleep issues
*Tongue thrust and swallowing difficulties
*Tongue tie support before and after releases
* oral habits ( thumb sucking, nail biting, prolonged pacifier use)
*Orthodotic support before, during and after treatment
* Orthodontic relapse
* TMJ support
*Poor tongue Posture and lip seal
*Facial growth and development concerns
I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better health.
In person or virtual appointments available
