In this episode I sit down with Rachael Davis, RDH and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist from R.A.D. Myofunctional Therapy, to dig into how oral health and breathing patterns go far beyond the dentist’s chair. We explore everything from tongue positioning and low tongue tone, to how breastfeeding and diet shape early oral development, and even how emotional stress shows up in our faces, mouths and posture.
Rachael shares powerful insights into daily practices you can use at home: why it matters where your tongue rests when you’re not swallowing, how nasal breathing can change your facial structure and airway over time, and how simple activities like singing or gentle body movement support deeper healing. Whether you’re working with open bite, mouth breathing, tongue thrust or post operative frenectomy care, you’ll come away with tools and understanding to support your own oral facial health journey.
Connect with Rachel here: https://radmyofunctionaltherapy.com/
00:00 Introduction to Craniosacral and Myofunctional Therapy
03:00 The Importance of Tongue Position and Function
06:06 Understanding Low Tongue Tone and Its Effects
08:59 The Connection Between Tongue Function and Digestion
11:55 Breastfeeding and Its Impact on Oral Development
14:54 The Role of Diet in Oral Health
17:48 Signs of Myofunctional Disorders in Children and Adults
20:45 Myofunctional Therapy Techniques and Exercises
23:55 The Role of Fascia in Myofunctional Therapy
26:51 Cultural Differences in Diet and Oral Health
38:54 Understanding Craniosacral Fascial Therapy
46:46 The Power of Touch and Emotional Release
54:46 Daily Routines for Holistic Health
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