OMT and Breathing Retraining

"Breathe smarter, not harder."

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OMT and Breathing Retraining

"Breath smarter, not harder."

Helping bring families back together with comprehensive therapies, breathing retraining, and habit elimination...

Helping bring families back together with comprehensive therapies, breathing retraining, and habit elimination...

Who Can Benefit From Buteyko?

Using the Buteyko techniques and Telemedicine, Carrie Ibbetson was able to relieve her sinus infection, clear her nose, and avoid taking antibiotics.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

This is a two-minute video about tongue ties and short tests to learn if you have a tongue tie. A lot of times people are unaware what a tongue tie is or how to know if they or their children have one

Dry Mouth

This is a video explaining dry mouth and its cause and effect of it. Understanding why you feel that your mouth is dry, it can help you find out how to make sure that you are getting the help you might need.

We help children, teens, and adults with:

We help children, teens, and adults with:

nail biting

pacifier retirement

thumb sucking

lip & tongue sucking

TONGUE thrusts

Snoring

sleep disturbance

and more...

nail biting

pacifier retirement

thumb sucking

lip & tongue sucking

TONGUE thrusts

Snoring

sleep disturbance

and more...

Because This Helps Prevent:

Because This Helps Prevent:

long faces

neck and shoulder pain

orthodontic relapses

silent acid reflux

restless legs

anxiety

TMJ

Sinus infections

long faces

neck and shoulder pain

orthodontic relapses

silent acid reflux

restless legs

anxiety

TMJ

Sinus infections

AOMT Protocol - Habit Reversal Therapy

At Primal Air we follow the treatment plan recommendations of Joy Moeller one of the premier orofacial myofunctional therapists and teachers. Her organization Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, AOMT, teaches hundreds of practitioners a year.

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Records Appointment (AKA Intake Appointment)

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Performance Breathing

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Tongue Tie Therapy's

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Dry Mouth Protocols

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TMJ

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Pre-Orthodontic Protocols

AOMT Protocol - Habit Reversal Therapy

At Primal Air we follow the treatment plan recommendations of Joy Moeller one of the premier orofacial myofunctional therapists and teachers. Her organization Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, AOMT, teaches hundreds of practitioners a year.

Image

Records Appointment (AKA Intake Appointment)

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Performance Breathing

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Tongue Tie Therapy's

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Dry Mouth Protocols

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TMJ

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Pre-Orthodontic Protocols

About Us

You may have seen us around the Sun Prairie area for over 30 years now, and we have a good idea about who you are too.

A little about us, first of all, we are a mother/son team that wants to help the community to breathe better through facial exercises, called Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy or (OMT).

Darwinian Dentists have identified a huge decrease in the size of the sinuses (airway) over the last 125 years. Primal Air, OMT, and Breathing Retraining focus on regaining that lost ground.

My name is Shirley Gutkowski. I’m a nationally known author and international speaker. As America’s Dental Hygienist, my passion for prevention is practically legendary.

Good candidates for OMT or breathing retraining are identified by a good intake at your practice.

Those who exhibit anxiety, sighing, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, or vague symptoms of pain or apprehensiveness are candidates.

Dental patients with a high vaulted maxilla, sleep apnea, mouth breathing, or habits like digit sucking, are also good candidates.

Using OMT and Buteyko techniques will habituate the tongue to the roof of the mouth as a natural landing spot.

In children, the use of the tongue in this way applies pressure to the maxilla to naturally increase its size. In adults, OMT can improve the quality of life by improving breathing and swallowing.

Poor tongue placement or use can interfere with sinus development and nasal breathing. The floor of the sinus is also the roof of the mouth.

Enlargement of lymphoid tissue may actually be a consequence as opposed to a cause of these initial dysfunctions.

About Us

You may have seen us around the Sun Prairie area for over 30 years now, and we have a good idea about who you are too.

A little about us, first of all, we are a mother/son team that wants to help the community to breathe better through facial exercises, called Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy or (OMT).

Darwinian Dentists have identified a huge decrease in the size of the sinuses (airway) over the last 125 years. Primal Air, OMT, and Breathing Retraining focus on regaining that lost ground.

My name is Shirley Gutkowski. I’m a nationally known author and international speaker. As America’s Dental Hygienist, my passion for prevention is practically legendary.

Good candidates for OMT or breathing retraining are identified by a good intake at your practice.

Those who exhibit anxiety, sighing, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, or vague symptoms of pain or apprehensiveness are candidates.

Dental patients with a high vaulted maxilla, sleep apnea, mouth breathing, or habits like digit sucking, are also good candidates.

Using OMT and Buteyko techniques will habituate the tongue to the roof of the mouth as a natural landing spot.

In children, the use of the tongue in this way applies pressure to the maxilla to naturally increase its size. In adults, OMT can improve the quality of life by improving breathing and swallowing.

Poor tongue placement or use can interfere with sinus development and nasal breathing. The floor of the sinus is also the roof of the mouth. Enlargement of lymphoid tissue may actually be a consequence as opposed to a cause of these initial dysfunctions.

Our Locations

Madison, WI, USA

Primal Air OMT • Headquarters

1266 W. Main St.

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

Milwaukee, WI, USA

Primal Air OMT • Pewaukee

N35-W23770 Capitol Dr.

Pewaukee, WI 53072

490 Falstaff Rd, Irondequoit, NY 14609, USA

Primal Air OMT • Rochester

490 Falstaff Rd.

Rochester, NY 14609

Our Locations

Madison, WI, USA

Primal Air OMT • Headquarters

1266 W. Main St.

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

Milwaukee, WI, USA

Primal Air OMT • Pewaukee

N35-W23770 Capitol Dr.

Pewaukee, WI 53072

490 Falstaff Rd, Irondequoit, NY 14609, USA

Primal Air OMT • Rochester

490 Falstaff Rd.

Rochester, NY 14609

TESTIMONIAL & REVIEWS

"Good morning Shirley ~ I just wanted to reach out and thank you for that amazing article in the September RDH magazine. I do myofunctional therapy in an interdisciplinary airway dental office here in Los Alamitos California. (She is an affiliate of the Breathe Institute.) It's so exciting. Dr. A.'s tongue tie releases cranial sacral/chiropractic therapy, TMJ, and breathing. It's an amazing center. I've been a clinical dental hygienist for going on 40 years, yikes! 😳 Ready to scale back clinical stuff. 😉 I hope you have a beautiful weekend and I would love to hear about your practice."
~Paula T., RDH Myofunctional Therapist


Thank you for all you’re doing for our family! Between treating my daughter for her tongue tie, and making referrals to other outstanding professionals, and now treating my husband’s snoring I’m so grateful that we found you! Sara D.

TESTIMONIAL & REVIEWS

"Good morning Shirley ~ I just wanted to reach out and thank you for that amazing article in the September RDH magazine. I do myofunctional therapy in an interdisciplinary airway dental office here in Los Alamitos California. (She is an affiliate of the Breathe Institute.) It's so exciting. Dr. A.'s tongue tie releases cranial sacral/chiropractic therapy, TMJ, and breathing. It's an amazing center. I've been a clinical dental hygienist for going on 40 years, yikes! 😳 Ready to scale back clinical stuff. 😉 I hope you have a beautiful weekend and I would love to hear about your practice."
~Paula T., RDH Myofunctional Therapist


Thank you for all you’re doing for our family! Between treating my daughter for her tongue tie, and making referrals to other outstanding professionals, and now treating my husband’s snoring I’m so grateful that we found you! Sara D.

FAQS

What exactly is orofacial myofunctional therapy?

Orofacial myofunctional therapy is a treatment program that focuses on correcting improper function of the tongue and facial muscles. It involves exercises and techniques to retrain these muscles, promoting proper oral rest posture, oral phase swallow, and breathing habits.

Who can benefit from myofunctional therapy?

Myofunctional therapy can benefit people of all ages with various issues, including:

Mouth breathing

Tongue thrust

Sleep apnea and snoring

Speech difficulties

TMJ disorders

Orthodontic relapse

How long does myofunctional therapy typically take?

The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual and their specific needs. Generally, a course of treatment lasts between 6 to 12 months, with sessions occurring weekly or bi-weekly. Consistent practice of exercises at home is crucial for success.

Can myofunctional therapy replace the need for orthodontic treatment?

While myofunctional therapy can complement orthodontic treatment, it usually doesn't replace it entirely. However, addressing myofunctional issues before or during orthodontic treatment can improve outcomes and reduce the risk of relapse.

Are there any side effects or risks associated with myofunctional therapy?

Myofunctional therapy is generally considered safe with minimal risks. Some patients may experience temporary muscle soreness from the exercises. It's important to work with a qualified therapist who can tailor the program to your specific needs and monitor your progress.

Get In Touch

(608) 318-2800

Address: 1266 W Main St

Email: [email protected]

Assistance Hours :

Mon – Fri: 10am - 5pm

Sat: 10am - 3pm

Sunday: Closed

1266 W Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, USA

Primal Air is a premier practice specializing in orofacial myofunctional therapy, breathing, chewing, sleep, and overall health, led by the esteemed author, speaker and trainer, Shirley Gutkowski. With a focus on optimizing oral and facial muscle function, Primal Air offers cutting-edge treatments designed to enhance breathing, swallowing, and overall dental health.

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