About Carly
Carly Schneider: Leading Expert in Dental and Orofacial Myology
Carly Schneider stands out as a premier authority in the fields of Dental and Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy. Notably, she is the first and only Certified Orofacial Myologist in Marin County and San Francisco. Carly’s exceptional career also includes her previous practice in San Diego before her transition to the San Francisco area.
Graduating as the valedictorian of her class, Carly boasts over 25 years of extensive experience with the tongue, swallow, facial muscles, and teeth. Her expertise extends beyond traditional dental practices; she has continually expanded her knowledge across various disciplines. Carly specializes in correcting misguided reflex behaviors and is deeply knowledgeable in cranial muscle and nerve balance and growth.
Her educational background is comprehensive, encompassing Dentistry, Acupuncture, Orofacial Myology, and Cranial Nerves. Carly’s keen observation of the Autonomic Nervous System and reflexes enables her to assess and enhance tone, coordination, and neuro-muscular symmetry of the facial muscles and swallow function. Recognized as a breathing specialist, she has significantly impacted the field of sleep apnea. Carly's contributions are validated by her successful collaborations with esteemed clinics like Stanford, where her methods have been proven to reduce AHI numbers by 50% in adults and 62% in children.
Carly employs a range of advanced techniques in her practice, including Cranial Nerve Assessment and Reflex Integration Therapy. Her focus spans all ages, addressing issues such as tongue movement, frenums, habit elimination (e.g., thumb sucking, pacifier use), narrow palates, teeth alignment, airway issues, jaw health, TMD (Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder), speech, digestion, and proper skeletal posture. By addressing incorrect swallowing patterns and facial imbalances, Carly aims to rectify the underlying causes of crooked teeth and narrow airways, providing long-term orthodontic retention.
Her advanced education includes a two-year Practicum in Cranial Nerve Integration, Neurosequencing, and Brain Mapping with Lois Laynee's Restorative Breathing Institute. She is also trained in both levels of Masgutova Orofacial Reflex Integration and Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration. Carly’s credentials include graduation from the ALF Educational Institute, a Masters Degree in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Acupuncture, and ongoing education in Microcurrent Acupuncture with an Acutron device, which has proven beneficial to many of her patients.
Carly’s professional journey includes seven years with Johnson & Johnson, where she contributed to dental education and introduced cutting-edge products and research. Her role with Zila Pharmaceuticals as an authority in Oral Cancer further underscores her expertise, highlighted by her published article on the subject. In her busy private practice, Carly has managed thousands of cases and also offers Ozone Therapy to address various issues, including gum disease.
Carly Schneider’s commitment to advancing her field is unparalleled. As the sole Certified Orofacial Myologist in San Francisco and Marin County, her practice emphasizes the critical alignment of facial muscle patterns and proper breathing. Her work profoundly influences proper swallowing, airway development, cranial and jaw growth, teeth alignment, TMJ health, speech articulation, and overall well-being, including anxiety relief associated with improper breathing.
In her collaborative approach, Carly partners with a network of specialists in Sleep Apnea, TMJ, ENT, Orthodontics, Pediatrics, Neurology, Oral Surgery, Dentistry, Osteopathy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Chiropractic care, among others.
Education Highlights:
Carly Schneider stands out as a premier authority in the fields of Dental and Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy. Notably, she is the first and only Certified Orofacial Myologist in Marin County and San Francisco. Carly’s exceptional career also includes her previous practice in San Diego before her transition to the San Francisco area.
Graduating as the valedictorian of her class, Carly boasts over 25 years of extensive experience with the tongue, swallow, facial muscles, and teeth. Her expertise extends beyond traditional dental practices; she has continually expanded her knowledge across various disciplines. Carly specializes in correcting misguided reflex behaviors and is deeply knowledgeable in cranial muscle and nerve balance and growth.
Her educational background is comprehensive, encompassing Dentistry, Acupuncture, Orofacial Myology, and Cranial Nerves. Carly’s keen observation of the Autonomic Nervous System and reflexes enables her to assess and enhance tone, coordination, and neuro-muscular symmetry of the facial muscles and swallow function. Recognized as a breathing specialist, she has significantly impacted the field of sleep apnea. Carly's contributions are validated by her successful collaborations with esteemed clinics like Stanford, where her methods have been proven to reduce AHI numbers by 50% in adults and 62% in children.
Carly employs a range of advanced techniques in her practice, including Cranial Nerve Assessment and Reflex Integration Therapy. Her focus spans all ages, addressing issues such as tongue movement, frenums, habit elimination (e.g., thumb sucking, pacifier use), narrow palates, teeth alignment, airway issues, jaw health, TMD (Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder), speech, digestion, and proper skeletal posture. By addressing incorrect swallowing patterns and facial imbalances, Carly aims to rectify the underlying causes of crooked teeth and narrow airways, providing long-term orthodontic retention.
Her advanced education includes a two-year Practicum in Cranial Nerve Integration, Neurosequencing, and Brain Mapping with Lois Laynee's Restorative Breathing Institute. She is also trained in both levels of Masgutova Orofacial Reflex Integration and Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration. Carly’s credentials include graduation from the ALF Educational Institute, a Masters Degree in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Acupuncture, and ongoing education in Microcurrent Acupuncture with an Acutron device, which has proven beneficial to many of her patients.
Carly’s professional journey includes seven years with Johnson & Johnson, where she contributed to dental education and introduced cutting-edge products and research. Her role with Zila Pharmaceuticals as an authority in Oral Cancer further underscores her expertise, highlighted by her published article on the subject. In her busy private practice, Carly has managed thousands of cases and also offers Ozone Therapy to address various issues, including gum disease.
Carly Schneider’s commitment to advancing her field is unparalleled. As the sole Certified Orofacial Myologist in San Francisco and Marin County, her practice emphasizes the critical alignment of facial muscle patterns and proper breathing. Her work profoundly influences proper swallowing, airway development, cranial and jaw growth, teeth alignment, TMJ health, speech articulation, and overall well-being, including anxiety relief associated with improper breathing.
In her collaborative approach, Carly partners with a network of specialists in Sleep Apnea, TMJ, ENT, Orthodontics, Pediatrics, Neurology, Oral Surgery, Dentistry, Osteopathy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Chiropractic care, among others.
Education Highlights:
- Restorative Breathing Cranial Nerve Practicum (2 years)
- Board Certified Orofacial Myologist (2-year internship)
- ALF Orthodontics Team Approach Residency (1 year)
- Buteyko Breathing Practitioner (Patrick McKeown)
- Svetlana Masgutova MNRI Dynamic and Postural Reflex Pattern Integration
- Masters Program at Pacific College of Acupuncture
- University of Missouri Dental Science
- St. Louis College Pre-Dental School
- Dental Hygiene School (Valedictorian)