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Orofacial myologist

11/04/2026

A tongue-tie release can create mobility, but mobility alone doesn’t create proper function.

Before a release, I’m looking at tongue movement, suction, oral space, nasal breathing, compensations — and whether we’re beginning to establish the muscle patterns we want afterward.

Think about walking with your shoelaces tied together. Your body would figure out a way to compensate. Simply untying the laces doesn’t instantly teach your body a new walking pattern.

The same concept applies to the tongue.

✨ Mobility + muscle retraining = better function.

That’s one reason myofunctional therapy before and after a release can be such an important part of the process.

10/28/2026

Where does your tongue rest when you’re not talking or eating? 👀

Most people never think about it — but tongue resting posture can tell us a lot about function.

Ideally, the tongue should rest gently up against the roof of the mouth, with the lips closed and breathing happening through the nose.

When the tongue rests low, we may also see things like mouth breathing, poor lip seal, inefficient swallowing patterns, and other compensations.

One of my favorite ways to explain it is this:

Your tongue is kind of like the “on switch” for nasal breathing.

The goal isn’t just to get the tongue “up.”

It’s to create the right function, the right breathing pattern, and a posture the body can actually maintain throughout the day — and eventually during sleep.

So check yourself right now…

Where is your tongue resting? 👀

And if it can’t comfortably get up there, that’s when we start asking why.

10/21/2026

Let’s spill the tea on mouth breathing! ☕️👃

“I’ve always breathed this way” is something I hear often—but I still want to understand WHY.

Your nose filters, warms, and moistens incoming air. If breathing through your nose is difficult, simply telling you to close your mouth doesn’t address the reason.

Congestion, allergies, airway restrictions, and established breathing patterns can all be part of the conversation.

During a functional evaluation, I look at breathing alongside tongue, lip, and facial muscle function. Sometimes another provider, such as an ENT or allergist, needs to help address an obstacle first.

I’m Joann Amoroso, a board-certified orofacial myologist and co-founder of MyoAir.

Save this as a reminder: the reason behind mouth breathing matters.

Next week: what’s your tongue doing when you’re not talking or eating?

10/14/2026

“I can stick my tongue out, so I’m not tongue-tied, right?”

I hear this a lot! But that one movement doesn’t tell me the whole story.

I look at how your tongue lifts, where it rests, your swallowing pattern, and whether your jaw or other muscles are compensating.

You may be able to make a movement while compensating to get there. And difficulty with a movement doesn’t automatically mean a tongue-tie, either.

That’s why a FUNCTIONAL evaluation matters—it helps me see what’s actually going on and guide the next steps.

I’m Joann Amoroso, a board-certified orofacial myologist and co-founder of MyoAir. This is the work I do every day!

Follow along—next week, I’ll talk about why I ask about nasal breathing.

10/07/2026

What exactly do I do as a myofunctional therapist?

I look at how your tongue, lips, and facial muscles function—including where your tongue rests, how your lips close, how you swallow, and how you breathe.

Myofunctional therapy addresses muscle dysfunction and compensations. Through an individualized plan and consistent practice, I help improve how those muscles work together.

Last week, I shared my new chapter. This week, I’m giving you a little look into the work I do every day at MyoAir.

Follow along—next week, I’ll talk about a common misconception about tongue-ties.

09/30/2026

A new chapter. ✨

After more than 30 years in dentistry, I’m still learning, growing, and finding new ways to share what I love.

Myofunctional therapy and airway health have completely changed the direction of my career—and now I’m stepping a little further outside my comfort zone to teach, speak, and share more of what I’ve learned along the way.

So… here goes. ❤️

If you’re interested in myofunctional therapy, airway health, dental hygiene, or where this profession can take you, I hope you’ll follow along.

MyoAir

07/08/2026

✨ Meet Brian & Noah! ✨

When Noah was just 5, his parents faced every parent’s fear—frequent choking episodes. Despite being told everything was fine, they trusted their gut and found that Noah had a tongue tie. Thanks to myofunctional therapy with us at MyoAir and Dr. Richard Baxter’s expertise in Alabama, Noah transformed. Today, he’s thriving—eating confidently, sleeping soundly, and his parents couldn’t be happier. They’ve even offered to talk to other families! Noah’s story is a testament to the power of early intervention and the right care.

06/11/2026

🌟 Patient Highlight: Meet Leslyn and her son, Jude! Thanks to his dedication in myofunctional therapy, Jude is breathing better, sleeping better, and thriving in his development. Leslyn shared that he even enjoyed the journey—hard work really pays off! 💪✨

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