@myomoves: You put them to bed on time, they get a full 9 or 10 hours of sleep, but they still wake up irritable, foggy, or exhausted. If their mouth is open while they sleep, their body is missing out on the deep, restorative recovery it actually needs. When a child breathes through their nose, their body produces nitric oxide to optimize oxygen delivery, the tongue stays anchored to the roof of the mouth to keep the airway open, and growth hormone releases properly. When they mouth-breathe, the tongue drops back, the airway narrows, and the brain triggers micro-arousals all night long to keep breathing. They technically slept, but their nervous system never got to rest. What to check tonight: Take a look at your child while they are sleeping. Are their lips parted? Are they snoring, grinding, or tossing across the bed? Breathing through the mouth during sleep is common, but it is not optimal function. We assess the tongue posture and airway muscle support so your child can finally get true restorative sleep. 💬 Comment CONSULT and we will send you the details to schedule a Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation. #myofunctionaltherapy #airwayhealth #childsleep #nasalbreathing #mouthbreathing #myo #sleephealth #sleep #sleepdisorderedbreathing

Renata Nehme, RDH, BSDH, COM®

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