{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EPISODE 83: How Your Headaches And Neckpain Are Tied To Your Tongue","description":"This week your Momgienists podcast we are joined by Cheryl Shafer who has been a Dental Hygienist since 1985, who specializes in oral function, tethered oral tissue and breathing. She is helping those with orofacial myofunctional disorders find the root cause and solutions by collaborating with an integrative team of medical and dental providers.   Episode Highlights Cheryl\u2019s background Facial function  We want our patients to thrive It\u2019s not too late Michelle\u2019s journey  Quotes    \u201cThe hygienists are the most underutilized healthcare professionals.\u201d   \u201cOne of the amazing things about what I do is that I don\u2019t work in isolation, I work as a myofunctional therapist in collaboration with all healthcare professionals.\u201d    \u201cDental and Medical should be married.\u201d    \u201cThe rewards are breathtaking.\u201d    \u201cWarning for everyone, if you dive into this subject you will dive deep into the rabbit hole, there is always more and more and more to learn.\u201d    \u201cThere is so much I wish I knew for when my child was young that I would do differently.\u201d    \u201cHe wrote his college essay on the pain that he suffered because he had oral dysfunction.\u201d    \u201cWaiting until someone is 8 years old to see the orthodontist for the first time is too late.\u201d    \u201cFoundation first, teeth second.\u201d    \u201cI feel like I have found my value and purpose.\u201d   \u201cHe said Cheryl, you are doing God's work.\u201d   \u201cIf we rise, all of us rise.\u201d    Links cherylshafer@facialfunction.com   www.facialfunction.com      Jasmin Instagram: @itjasminhaley  Facebook: @itsjasminhaley Website: www.jasminhaley.com   Karen Instagram: @ skaren52    Michelle Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/michelle.barrios.37669 Email: Michelle2rdh@gmail.com   Christie  Instagram: @yoursmilinghygienist Website: www.yoursmilinghygienist.com ","author_name":"MOMgienists podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/momgienists.libsyn.com","html":"