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

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

Oropharyngeal and Tongue Exercises (Myofunctional Therapy) for Snoring: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

Effects of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy on the Symptoms and Physiological Parameters of Sleep Breathing Disorders in Adults: A Systematic Review

Revista CEFAC (Brazilian Journal of Speech-Language & Hearing Sciences)

Effectiveness of Myofunctional Therapy in Ankyloglossia: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Tongue Ties & Frenectomies

Benefits of Frenulotomy in Infants with Ankyloglossia

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngoly

Breastfeeding Difficulties and Oral Cavity Anomalies: The Influence of Posterior Ankyloglossia and Upper-Lip Ties

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngoly

Functional Improvements of Speech, Feeding, and Sleep After Lingual Frenectomy Tongue-Tie Release:
A Prospective Cohort Study

Clinical Pediatrics

The Effect of Ankyloglossia on Speech in Children

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Negative Impacts of Mouth Breathing

Facial Morphological Characteristics of Mouth Breathers vs. Nasal Breathers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

The Effect of Mode of Breathing on Craniofacial Growth - Revisited

European Journal of Orthodontics

Functional Improvements of Speech, Feeding, and Sleep After Lingual Frenectomy Tongue-Tie Release: A Prospective Cohort Study

Clinical Pediatrics

Mouth breathing: Adverse Effects on Facial Growth, Health, Academics, and Behavior

General Dentistry

Sleep Disordered Breathing (Snoring)

Critical Role of Myofascial Reeducation in Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Sleep Medicine

Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Snoring: A Randomized Trial

American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST)

Oropharyngeal and Tongue Exercises (Myofunctional therapy) for Snoring: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

Can Myofunctional therapy Increase Tongue Tone and Reduce Symptoms in Children with Sleep-Disordered Breathing?

Sleep and Breathing

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Short Lingual Frenulum and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children

International Journal of Pediatric Research

Orofacial Motor Functions in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Implications for Myofunctional Therapy

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Associated Professional Sleep Societies

Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Patients with Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Myofunctional Therapy & Orthodontics

The Effect of Orofacial Myofunctional Treatment in Children with Anterior Open Bite and Tongue Dysfunction: A Pilot Study

European Orthodontic Society

Patients Treated with Orthodontic Myofunctional Therapeutic Protocol

European Journal of Pediatric Dentistry

Relapse of Anterior Open Bites Treated with Orthodontic Appliances With and Without Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

American Association of Orthodontists

Orthodontics and Sleep -Disordered Breathing

Stanford University Sleep Medicine Division

ADHD and Behavioral Issues

It Is Just Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder… Or Is It?

Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Snoring Tots More Likely to Turn into Troubled Kids

Pediatrics, MedPage

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Sleep Disordered Breathing in Pediatric Populations: A Meta-Analysis

Sleep Medicine Reviews

Sleep Disordered Breathing and Risk for ADHD: Review of Supportive Evidence and Proposed Underlying Mechanisms

American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) & TMJ Pain

Treatment of Chronic Pain Associated with Bruxism Through Myofunctional Therapy

European Journal of Translational Myology

The Link between Sleep Bruxism, Sleep Disordered Breathing and Temporomandibular Disorders: An Evidence-based Review

Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine

Effects of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy on Temporomandibular Disorders

The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice

Oral Myofunctional Therapy For the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review

The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice

Research & Articles

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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Functional Improvements of Speech, Feeding, and Sleep After Lingual Frenectomy Tongue-Tie Release:
A Prospective Cohort Study

Orthodontics and Sleep -Disordered Breathing