Tongue Ties, Airway Issues and Sleep Apnea in Adults and Kids with Jenae Ciuffreda

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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

Do you breathe through your mouth? Or perhaps you’ve noticed an increase in cavities, teeth grinding, or sleep apnea. If so, you won’t want to miss this episode. I’m joined by Jenae Ciuffreda, a certified specialist in orofacial myology and a certified breathing behavior analyst. Together, we explore tongue ties, airway issues, and sleep apnea in both adults and children.

We’ll explore the anatomy of tongue posture and its crucial role in maintaining optimal breathing and overall health, delving into the evaluation process for orofacial myofunctional dysfunction and related breathing issues. Jenae will explain why early detection in children can prevent lifelong symptoms and how myofunctional therapy, combined with holistic airway dentistry, can transform lives. 

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, a parent, or someone struggling with sleep and airway issues, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert advice that could make a significant difference. Tune in and unleash the potential for better health and well-being!

Meet Jenae:  

Jenae Ciuffreda BS, RDH, CBBA, CSOM is a Certified Specialist in Orofacial Myology and a Certified Breathing Behavior Analyst/Therapist practicing in North County San Diego. She sees both children and adults with orofacial myofunctional disorders (tongue thrust, low tongue posture, weak lip seal, open mouth posture, mouth breathing). Jenae is trained as an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist and Breathing Behavior Analyst/Therapist under the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT) as well as the Graduate School of Behavioral Sciences and the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). She has attended over 15 certification courses in restorative breathing, orofacial myofunctional therapy, airway and facial growth and development, TMD, sleep, and tethered oral tissues (frenectomy) in order to provide the absolute best solutions and care for her patients. Jenae develops customized programs for her patients to achieve maximum results. Jenae is extremely passionate about helping her patients succeed and achieve results that are life changing. 

Jenae has her Bachelor of Science Degree and RDH license through Loma Linda University. She graduated with honors and was awarded clinical practitioner of the dental hygiene program by her instructors and the dean of the school of dentistry. Jenae resides in Escondido, CA with her husband and two children. They love getting out in sunny San Diego and exploring all that it has to offer!

Topics covered on tongue ties, airway issues and sleep apnea:

  • Why you need to treat kids early for orofacial myofunctional disorders, such as low tongue posture and mouth breathing
  • What the proper posture of the tongue should be and hy it is essential for effective airway function and overall health.
  • How combining myofunctional therapy with functional airway dentistry can effectively address snoring, sleep apnea, and other related disorders
  • The benefits of nasal breathing and the issues caused by mouth breathing
  • How mouth breathing effects cavities, gut microbiome, and brain health

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