Welcome to Inspiration Myo

My name is Dayna Lopez, Registered Dental Hygienist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist! I work with you to correct dysfunctional oral habits such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, tongue tie pre and post op therapy, upper airway restrictions, snoring and much more. With exercises and stretches and the incorporation of neuromuscular reeducation, we strengthen the muscles of the face and mouth and teach the brain and facial muscles to communicate, in order to achieve proper nasal breathing, proper tongue posture, proper lip seal and correct chewing and swallowing patterns.

How I can help

A few myofunctional disorders therapy can help with

Mouth Breathing

Mouth breathing contributes to a myriad of health complications. We see an increase in cavities, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, bad breath, poor sleep, signs and symptoms of ADD and ADHD, especially in children, difficulty chewing and swallowing and so on.

Tongue Thrusting

Have you or your child gone through orthodontic treatment only to have the teeth shift and bite open up again? When the tongue thrusts forward and puts outward pressure on the teeth, this creates an open bite. Myo helps correct this by addressing improper chewing and swallowing patterns and teaching the tongue to stay up in the palate.

Snoring/ Sleep Apnea

Strengthening the soft palate, proper nasal breathing and teaching the tongue to rest up in the palate helps reduce or eliminate snoring as well as making the C-PAP more functional and comfortable to wear.

Pre and Post op Frenectomy Therapy

Myofunctional therapy is essential to a successful frenectomy. With pre and post of stretches and exercises, the chance of "reattachment" is unlikely, and we are then able to achieve the four goals of Myo which are, nasal breathing, tongue up in palate, lip seal and proper chewing and swallowing patterns.

So What's Next?

Discovery Call

Not sure if Myo is right for you? Enjoy this free 10-minute screening via phone call to see if you are a good candidate for Myofunctional Therapy based on your past experiences and current symptoms.

Comprehensive Evaluation

When embarking on the journey of therapy, our initial step entails a thorough assessment spanning 60-90 minutes. Throughout this process, we delve into your health narrative, including pertinent details regarding your birth and feeding experiences, and the background of your symptoms. By meticulously exploring these facets, I can better tailor therapy sessions to precisely address your individual needs.

Before working with Dayna as my Myofunctional Therapist, I struggled with mouth breathing, especially when working out. As an athlete, I knew the importance of nasal breathing, but my incompetent lip seal made it that much more difficult. Dayna gave me the exact exercises I needed to achieve proper lip seal and nasal breathing with my tongue on "the spot". I now feel more confident in my performance and actually notice a difference in the gym!