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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2022 · 40 MIN

Myo Munchee

from The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast · host Sheree Wertz

What is a Myo Munchee and why would your child need one? Chewing is essential for the growth and development of the jaw, palate, and facial structures in children. Myo Munchee therapy can help people of just about any age who have issues related to underdeveloped oral muscles. It promotes the healthy development of facial muscle strength and encourages nasal breathing. A Myo Munchee device helps you develop better chewing, breathing, sleeping, and other facets of overall health. People of just about any age group starting as young as 18 months, may benefit from using a Myo Munchee. Some providers recommend it for toddlers who have trouble giving up their pacifier or thumb-sucking. Talk with your professional about which benefits may apply to you or your child. Myo Munchee and other myofunctional exercises and physical therapy for the mouth. The Myo Munchee device was originally developed in the 1960s by a dentist named Dr. Kevin Bourke. Key Takeaways:-Myo Munchee therapy isn't a substitute for individualized dental or medical care.-Chronic mouth breathing is a very common issue among children and adults.-Some people with sleep apnea also find Myo Munchee helpful since mouth breathing is part of the problem associated with sleep apnea.

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