Nervous System Episodes

Could your tongue be the missing link in your healing?In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Andrea Moore is joined by Sara Mercier, RDH, AOMP, MAS™, a dental hygienist and orofacial myofunctional therapist, to explore the shockingly widespread effects of oral dysfunction.They unpack how issues like tongue ties, mouth breathing, and poor oral posture can impact your sleep, posture, digestion, focus, pain, and even your emotional regulation. If you’ve been to every specialist and still feel stuck—this might be the piece you’ve never considered.In this episode, we cover:What myofunctional therapy is—and why it mattersHow mouth breathing affects your nervous systemThe surprising link between tongue posture and chronic painWhy tongue tie surgery without therapy can backfireHow hypermobility and EDS impact facial growthWhen it’s time to prioritize myofunctional therapy in your healingWhy ethical care is about teamwork, not quick fixes💡 This is for…

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