79. Is Your Child's Mouth Breathing Causing ADHD, Bedwetting, and Sleep Problems? A Myofunctional Therapist Explains

🌿 Ready to get to the root of your oral health? 👉 Join the 6-Week Gum Disease Course 👉 Book Your Personalized Consultation with Dr. CarverIn this episode of Oral Health: The Root of the Matter, Dr. Rachaele Carver sits down with Karese Laguerre, registered dental hygienist and myofunctional therapist, founder of The Myo Spot. Karese's journey into myofunctional therapy started at home, with four kids whose struggles, ranging from ADHD and bedwetting to chronic ear infections and sleep issues, turned out to have one surprising thing in common: airway.What unfolded was a story that so many parents will recognize. And what Karese discovered changed everything for her family, and for the families she now helps every day.4 THINGS YOU'LL TAKE AWAY FROM THIS EPISODEYour child's "common" symptoms may not be normal. Bedwetting, teeth grinding, mouth breathing, crowding, and chronic ear infections can all point to an underlying airway issue, and there's a lot more that can be done than waiting it out or reaching for a prescription.There's a 70% overlap between sleep deprivation in children and ADHD symptoms. That's not a small detail. It's a conversation worth having with your child's provider before trying a fourth medication.Myofunctional therapy is not just exercises. It's a step-by-step process of retraining the muscles of the face, jaw, and tongue, in the right order, for lasting change. Think of it like physical therapy for the mouth.It's never too late, but earlier is easier. Whether you're looking at a five-year-old or a forty-year-old with TMJ, the body has an incredible capacity to adapt and heal. Starting sooner just means a shorter road.WHAT THEY COVERDr. Carver and Karese unpack what myofunctional therapy actually is, and why so many people have never heard of it until something goes wrong. They talk about the four pillars of healthy oral function, nose breathing, lips closed at rest, tongue resting on the palate, and teeth slightly apart, and why getting these right from an early age can shape everything from jaw development to immune health to anxiety levels.RESOURCES + GUEST INFOKarese Laguerre, RDH Myofunctional Therapist | Founder, The Myo Spot Serving patients in-person in New Jersey and Florida, and virtually worldwide 🌐 www.themyospot.com | Free consultations availableREADY TO GO DEEPER?If this episode had you thinking about your own health or your child's, check out Dr. Carver's 6-Week Gum Disease Course 👉 Join the course hereOr if you want a personalized plan, book a one-on-one consultation. 👉 Book your consultationDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only.  Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner.  Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests.  This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.