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I received my Dental Hygiene degree in 2004 from San Juan College, in New Mexico. I loved living and working in New Mexico, and still miss it to this day. There, I worked with great colleagues and gained extensive experience and knowledge in all dental related topics. In 2018, my husband’s career took us all the way to New York. Talk about a culture shock! The weather was such a surprise to me, given that I am used to sunshine 350+ days a year but in New York the sun shines only about 180 days a year. It was disheartening not feeling the desert sun. There I worked with a fantastic doctor that fueled my knowledge for how dentistry can help individuals with orofacial disorders. This is where I began my myofunctional journey. I became mindful of the oral dysfunction within my own home. My own family suffered from dysfunction and I soon found out that myofunctional therapy was the missing link. We had been to countless doctors for a myriad of disorders, lip ties, bed wetting, sleep apnea, malocclusion, allergies, snoring, and even ADHD. Physicians would either medicate or disregard my concerns for my family. As I learned more I worked with my own family with myofunctional therapy and poor tongue resting posture is no longer a problem in my home. Since then I have moved to Texas and I continued my myofunctional education through extensive training through the IAOM. I am excited to share my knowledge with you and help you get on the road to a healthier life and feel like a whole new person!
Bernalea Liesse
Myofunctional Therapist