Heal Without Harm29 Sep 2025

#40. Mouth Breathing? Hidden Fix for Sleep, Snoring & ADHD - Myofunctional Therapy w/ Dalanna Hanson

Dalanna Hanson, Kansas’ first certified orofacial myologist and founder of Myofunctional Therapy of Kansas. Since 2014, she’s been helping kids and adults breathe better, sleep deeper, and live healthier—without relying on band-aids like braces, CPAP machines, or endless night guards.

We dive into:

Why mouth breathing isn’t “just normal”—and how it affects your jaw, sleep, and attention.
The surprising link between tongue ties, ADHD-like symptoms, and restless sleep.
How myofunctional therapy acts like “physical therapy for the mouth” to improve airway health.
Practical tests you can try at home to spot hidden dysfunctions.
Why mainstream medicine often overlooks these problems—and what you can do instead.

If you or your child struggles with grinding teeth, snoring, speech issues, or sleep problems, this conversation might change everything you thought you knew about oral health.

👉 Learn more about Delana’s work"

Website: Myofunctional Therapy of Kansas

Instagram: @myobrace.kansas for more resources and real before-and-afters.

Facebook: Tongue Tamer

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