The Face Place/Foundations for Growing Faces Masterclass

The way your toddler uses their mouth matters.

Mouth breathing. Crowded teeth. Messy sleep. They're part of a bigger picture.

This masterclass is for you if...

  • Your toddler breathes through their mouth or sleeps with their mouth open.

  • Their teeth are already looking crowded.

  • You’ve been told to “wait and see”, but it doesn’t sit right.

  • You’re not sure what’s normal and what’s worth acting on.

Foundations for Growing Faces

A masterclass for parents trying to make sense of mouth breathing, disrupted sleep, and early signs of dental development problems... and what to do about them.

Cover image for Foundations for Growing Faces, featuring a toddler and the text “Supporting Oral Function at Home for Ages 1–4”

After this masterclass, you'll know:

  • What signs and symptoms are important

  • What contributes to mouth breathing and crowding

  • When it’s worth seeking further support

We’ll also get into the practical side of things:

  • Product and habit adjustments

  • Nasal hygiene foundations

  • Meal posture and chewing support

  • Simple ways to encourage healthier oral muscle function

All designed to help you set the foundations for healthier breathing, sleep and dental development in the long-term.

Have we met?

Hi, I'm Mel.

Reformed mouth breather. Health detective. Not a fan of the "wait and see" approach.

I’m an AHPRA registered Oral Health Therapist. I help families make sense of things like mouth breathing, sleep, and early signs of crowded teeth.

Over the years, I’ve seen how often parents are left without clear guidance to support oral muscle function in the early years.

This masterclass is an extension of my 1:1 care, giving you a place to start from home.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is oral function important?

Oral function plays a foundational role in how children breathe, sleep, chew, and develop facial structure.

If you’d like a deeper explanation of oral function and early development, you can read more here: Oral Function in Children: What It Is and Why It Matters for Breathing, Sleep and Development

Is this masterclass a substitute for an oral function assessment?

This masterclass is educational and designed to help you understand patterns and next steps. It does not replace personalised assessment.

1:1 Oral Function Consultations are available Australia-wide. More information is available on the Services page.

What do you mean by “at-home strategies”?

This masterclass will walk you through practical, realistic ways you can begin supporting your child’s oral function at home.

This may include:
• Simple habit adjustments
• Environmental considerations
• Gentle awareness strategies
• Age-appropriate activities that encourage healthy breathing and oral development

These are not intensive therapy programs or rigid protocols.

They’re foundational steps designed to help you support development confidently.

Is this masterclass helpful if I don't live in Australia?

Yes. The information is relevant no matter where you live. The masterclass focuses on foundational development principles you can discuss with local providers if needed.

The early years offer a valuable window to support healthy development. Structured guidance starts here.