#46 – Nicole Goldfarb – Myofunctional Therapy, UARS, Tongue-ties, MSE & Jaw Surgery

Nicole Goldfarb is a myofunctional therapist who recently went through her own MARPE treatment and is full of insights.Free Newsletter and Bookhttps://jawhacks.com1-on-1 Chat with Ronhttps://jawhacks.com/chatsFree Newsletter and Bookhttps://jawhacks.com1-on-1 Chat with Ronhttps://jawhacks.com/chats0:00:00 - Introduction0:04:29 - What is Myofunctional Therapy?0:07:31 - The importance of addressing both Function and Structure0:12:23 - Tongue Suctioning opposed to tongue Pressing0:16:11 - Breastfeeding and Nursing0:20:53 - Could structure alone resolve Myofunctional Disorders?0:23:43 - Mewing tutorials on the internet can be misleading0:26:05 - Tongue-tie and Myofunctional progress0:27:05 - How to Suction mew0:28:05 - Why it's IMPOSSIBLE to breath with correct tongue posture0:30:06 - Anterior vs Posterior tongue-tie0:35:14 - Nicole's experience with MSE0:39:44 - Diagnosing UARS with Pes measurement0:41:58 - Nicole's Pes sleep study testimony with Dr. Jerald H. Simmons0:45:33 - Sleep studies and False negatives0:49:21 - What is the optimal sleep position?0:56:55 - Myofunctional challenges with appliance wear1:02:26 - "Airway Circle" group1:03:28 - Is MSE enough?1:05:27 - Night-time breathing and reflux1:08:34 - Benefits of jaw surgery1:16:09 - FME: the MSE on steroids1:18:00 - The importance of MSE arms1:20:29 - Compensations and bad oral habits1:23:10 - Should teeth touch during suction1:24:59 - How common are myofunctional disorders?1:27:29 - Any advice for parents of newborns?1:32:24 - Can myofunctional therapy have an effect on adult aesthetics?1:33:55 - Could playing wind instruments be part of myofunctional therapy?1:40:34 - What is the optimal diet for myofunctional therapy?1:43:02 - Horace Fletcher: "The Great Masticator"1:46:32 - Tongue-ties: fad or real concern?1:48:10 - Myofunctional therapy after tongue-tie release1:50:32 - Functional tongue-tie release1:52:15 - Are tongue-ties being botched/overtreated?1:55:41 - Buccal-tie and lip-tie releases1:59:25 - Tongue-tie release before or after palatal expansion?2:04:03 - Recommendations for potential guests to have on the upcoming podcast episode2:09:22 - Myofunctional therapy and TRMR research in BrazilNO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, “we”) does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.