If you or your child breathe through the mouth more than the nose, have a tongue-thrust habit, or a bite that isn't settling the way your dentist or orthodontist expected, it's worth bringing up. Dr. Bentler or Dr. Simmons can evaluate whether a set of targeted exercises could help retrain the muscles of your tongue, lips, and face.
Signs You Should Bring It Up
How We Evaluate at The Holistic Dental Center
Dr. Bentler or Dr. Simmons starts with a simple evaluation of how your tongue, lips, and jaw move and rest. From there, they'll put together a set of exercises suited to what they observe, with regular check-ins to track how things are progressing.
What Happens Next
Most programs involve a few minutes of practice at home each day over several months, with steady, gradual improvement rather than an overnight fix. If mouth breathing, tongue position, or related habits have you wondering whether therapy could help, call The Holistic Dental Center at (509) 325-2051.
