I Spy with my Myo Eye...
Welcome to the “I Spy with my Myo eye” podcast. I am your host Brittny Murphy. I am a certified orofacial myologist, registered dental hygienist, and life long learner.My goal with this podcast is to bring you up to date in current literature and expand your knowledge of orofacial myofunctional disorders so that, together, we can get to the root of the problem! You ask, we’ll answer -By collaborating with true pioneers in specialties associated with the MYO world! Join me on this journey as we dive into the life altering world of tethered oral tissues and airway space. Let’s do this thing!
I Spy with my Myo Eye...
Episode 112 Function First: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Toothpillow with Dr. Kalli Hale
In this episode, I’m joined by airway-centered dentist and Toothpillow co-founder Dr. Kalli Hale to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions in pediatric airway care:
➡️ That a guidance appliance alone can "fix" the problem.
We dive into the truth about the Toothpillow model—what it is, what it’s not, and why true, lasting growth requires more than just passive tools.
Dr. Hale shares:
-Why myofunctional therapy is an essential part of guided growth
-The difference between muscle-based shaping and true skeletal expansion
-How early intervention can support natural development—when done the right way
-What parents and providers often misunderstand about the role of appliances
-How the Toothpillow team integrates therapy, appliance support, and provider collaboration to get real results
Whether you’re confused about guidance appliances, skeptical about virtual care, or simply curious how myo and dental work can come together before problems arise—this episode will give you clarity.
🎧 Listen now and learn more at toothpillow.com