About Us¶
🌟 Meet Tatiana Mustafa¶
Tatiana Mustafa is a skilled registered dental hygienist who has expanded her expertise into orofacial myofunctional therapy—a discipline dedicated to the neuromuscular retraining of the face, mouth, and tongue. With her solid foundation in dental hygiene, Tatiana brings a unique, holistic approach to oral health that seamlessly blends traditional dental care with airway-centric therapy. Tatiana has lived in Goleta since the second grade, having attended La Patera Elementary, Goleta Valley Junior High, Dos Pueblos High School, Santa Barbara City College, UCSB and finally receiving her Dental Hygiene degree from Diablo Valley College in the Bay Area. Tatiana has always had a holistic approach to life, including having home births. During her free time Tatiana enjoys spending time with her husband and four kids, girls nights, lifting weights and gardening.
🎯 Professional Focus¶
- Assessment and retraining of tongue posture, lip seal, chewing, swallowing, and nasal breathing
- Development of customized exercise programs to eliminate habits like mouth breathing, tongue-thrust swallowing, and improper tongue resting position
- Collaboration with orthodontists, ENTs, speech therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers to ensure a multidisciplinary, whole-body health approach
💡 Core Philosophy¶
Tatiana believes true oral health extends far beyond clean teeth—it encompasses functional breathing, muscle balance, and optimal airway support. By re-educating orofacial muscles and fostering proper neuromuscular habits, she helps clients improve:
- Dental stabilization and orthodontic retention
- Speech clarity and swallowing efficiency
- Sleep patterns and overall systemic well-being