

Ep. 148: Beginning My Myofunctional Journey With Tongue Tie, Sleep Disordered Breathing, and Chronic Fatigue
Mar 7, 2023
Dive into the fascinating world of myofunctional health as Dr. Meghan shares her personal journey with tongue tie, sleep disordered breathing, and chronic fatigue. She reveals the surprising connection between malocclusion and overall wellness. Listen as she discusses the immediate benefits of tongue tie revisions in infants and explores how these issues can lead to symptoms similar to ADHD in children. Sharing her insights on ancestral diets and their impact on facial development, she emphasizes the importance of therapy for effective airway management.
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Oral Structure Is A Major Root Cause
- Tongue resting posture, palate shape, and occlusion deeply affect breathing, sleep, digestion, and the nervous system.
- Dr. Meghan Birt realized oral structure is a major missing root cause for many chronic symptoms.
Baby Nursing Improved After Tie Revision
- Dr. Meghan recounts her firstborn's slow nursing, heart-shaped tongue, and later posterior tongue-tie diagnosis.
- After a revision the baby nursed faster and started napping better because she could breathe easier.
Breastfeeding Shapes Palate And Airway
- Childhood palatal development depends on suck mechanics and diet, altering facial shape and airway across generations.
- Breastfeeding mechanics matter not only for nutrition but for proper palate and facial growth.