Resources
We launched Bloom - Center for Sleep and Airway Heath to drive awareness and address the causes of airway-centered disorders. We’re constantly looking for valuable resources to help you smile, breathe, and live your healthiest life. Feel free to browse our library and check back for new content often.
Airway and Breathing
Breathing well is one of the most essential pieces of wellness. A healthy, open airway can affect one’s sleep and overall whole health. Here are some resources to help you breathe better and live healthier.
Adult Restricted Airway
Mouth Breathing
Nasal Breathing Therapy
Tongue-Tie and Lip-Tie Procedures
A tongue-tie or lip-tie can impact feeding, speaking, sleeping, chronic pain, and a whole host of other issues! They can be present in all ages, infancy to adulthood. Here are resources to learn more.
How is Tongue-tie Treated Surgically in Children?
What Does Post-Tongue-Tie Surgery Look Like?
Functional Frenuloplasty Post-Op Instructions
Frenectomy Aftercare Calendar
Sleep Therapy
Sleep impacts not only fatigue, but your entire health. Use these resources here to help put the pieces together and find rest and relief.
Nasal Breathing Therapy
A Parent’s Guide to a Healthy Child: How Nasal Breathing is Essential to Health
Airway Basics: How Nasal Breathing Is Essential to Health
Dr. Liz’s Top 10 Sleep and Airway Tips Infographic
TMJ Therapy
Jaw or TMJ pain can be debilitating. It can make it difficult to enjoy your favorite foods and also lead to a long list of woes, from headaches to a stiff neck. Check out these resources to find relief.
What is a Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?
Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional Therapy is a series of simple, quick exercises that strengthen the tongue. It is required before surgery as well as after, where the focus will be on the tongue’s resting position, chewing and swallowing, and a continued emphasis on strengthening. Here are some helpful resources to learn more.
Pediatric Myofunctional Therapy
Lingual Frenuloplasty With Myofunctional Therapy: Exploring Safety and Efficacy
Normal Vs. Abnormal Swallowing
Understanding Tongue Thrust: A Complete Guide
Ages 0-3yrs Jaw Growth Protocol
Parents can nurture habits for positive jaw development, benefiting dental and overall health. While perfection isn't expected due to parenting challenges, striving for best practices in habits, feeding, and toothbrushing is advised. Aim for "tongue up, lips sealed, nasal breathing, and correct swallowing" to promote muscle health.
Download our Ages 0-3yrs Jaw Growth Protocol pamphlet to learn more.
Ready to start on your journey to better health?