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Research & Articles
What Does the Research Say?
In an ever-evolving field, staying informed with the latest research is key to providing the best care possible. At Bloom Therapy Group, we strive to provide the most up-to-date, evidence-based care to our patients. Below are peer-reviewed journals, articles, and trusted medical and dental sources to help you stay informed and form an educated opinion on current practices.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: Systematic Reviews
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Myofunctional Devices Used in Speech Pathology Treatment: A Systematic Quantitative Review of the Literature
Oropharyngeal and Tongue Exercises (Myofunctional Therapy) for Snoring: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Effects of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy on the Symptoms and Physiological Parameters of Sleep Breathing Disorders in Adults: A Systematic Review
Effectiveness of Myofunctional Therapy in Ankyloglossia: A Systematic Review
Tongue Ties & Frenectomies
Benefits of Frenulotomy in Infants with Ankyloglossia
Breastfeeding Difficulties and Oral Cavity Anomalies: The Influence of Posterior Ankyloglossia and Upper-Lip Ties
Functional Improvements of Speech, Feeding, and Sleep After Lingual Frenectomy Tongue-Tie Release:
A Prospective Cohort Study
The Effect of Ankyloglossia on Speech in Children
Negative Impacts of Mouth Breathing
Facial Morphological Characteristics of Mouth Breathers vs. Nasal Breathers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Effect of Mode of Breathing on Craniofacial Growth - Revisited
Functional Improvements of Speech, Feeding, and Sleep After Lingual Frenectomy Tongue-Tie Release: A Prospective Cohort Study
Mouth breathing: Adverse Effects on Facial Growth, Health, Academics, and Behavior
Sleep Disordered Breathing (Snoring)
Critical Role of Myofascial Reeducation in Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Snoring: A Randomized Trial
Oropharyngeal and Tongue Exercises (Myofunctional therapy) for Snoring: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Can Myofunctional therapy Increase Tongue Tone and Reduce Symptoms in Children with Sleep-Disordered Breathing?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Short Lingual Frenulum and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
Orofacial Motor Functions in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Implications for Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Patients with Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Myofunctional Therapy & Orthodontics
The Effect of Orofacial Myofunctional Treatment in Children with Anterior Open Bite and Tongue Dysfunction: A Pilot Study
Patients Treated with Orthodontic Myofunctional Therapeutic Protocol
Relapse of Anterior Open Bites Treated with Orthodontic Appliances With and Without Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Orthodontics and Sleep -Disordered Breathing
ADHD and Behavioral Issues
It Is Just Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder… Or Is It?
Snoring Tots More Likely to Turn into Troubled Kids
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Sleep Disordered Breathing in Pediatric Populations: A Meta-Analysis
Sleep Disordered Breathing and Risk for ADHD: Review of Supportive Evidence and Proposed Underlying Mechanisms
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) & TMJ Pain
Treatment of Chronic Pain Associated with Bruxism Through Myofunctional Therapy
The Link between Sleep Bruxism, Sleep Disordered Breathing and Temporomandibular Disorders: An Evidence-based Review
Effects of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy on Temporomandibular Disorders
Oral Myofunctional Therapy For the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review
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