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FaceFormer® ZERO

€39,90 EUR
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FaceFormer type:
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Colour: Pastel pink
Manufacturer: Dr. Berndsen GmbH
PZN: 18092250
Manufacturer (GPSR): Dr. Berndsen GmbH, Wasserstr. 25, 59423 Unna, Germany, service@drberndsen.de
Availability: In stock
SKU: DI-FF-GPR
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The FaceFormer ZERO is the softer version - for getting started with training, for children and for use at night.

At a glance

Who it's for: beginners (weeks 1-8), children up to 10 years, night-time use
Material: softer medical-grade Elastosil®, same shape and size as the ONE
Benefit: less effort required, less pressure on the gums, greater wearing comfort during sleep
What's included: FaceFormer, ventilated hygiene box, exercise instructions, training calendar
Also free: FaceFormer training app

The basic exercise with the FaceFormer
The basic exercise: lip closure, tongue pressure, pull - the basis of every training session.

Which FaceFormer is right for you?

FaceFormer ZEROFaceFormer ZERO
softYOU ARE HERE		 FaceFormer ONEFaceFormer ONE
firm		 ZERO + ONE SetZERO + ONE Set
both
Firmness soft firm both
When in training weeks 1 to 8, during the day from week 8, during the day entire course
At night recommended, for the entire therapy possible, but less comfortable to wear ZERO for the night
Adults yes, for getting started and at night yes, for the main training yes, complete
Children up to 10 years yes, throughout only from adolescence from adolescence
Device colour yellow transparent or blue yellow and transparent or blue
Hygiene box choice of 6 colours choice of 6 colours black and white
Price €39.90 €39.90 €64.33 instead of €79.80
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FaceFormer ZERO
FaceFormer ZERO
soft
€39.90
YOU ARE HERE
Firmnesssoft
When in trainingweeks 1 to 8, during the day
At nightrecommended, for the entire therapy
Adultsyes, for getting started and at night
Children up to 10 yearsyes, throughout
Device colouryellow
Hygiene boxchoice of 6 colours
FaceFormer ONE
FaceFormer ONE
firm
€39.90
Firmnessfirm
When in trainingfrom week 8, during the day
At nightpossible, but less comfortable to wear
Adultsyes, for the main training
Children up to 10 yearsonly from adolescence
Device colourtransparent or blue
Hygiene boxchoice of 6 colours
View FaceFormer ONE
ZERO + ONE Set
ZERO + ONE Set
both
€64.33 instead of €79.80
Firmnessboth
When in trainingentire course
At nightZERO for the night
Adultsyes, complete
Children up to 10 yearsfrom adolescence
Device colouryellow and transparent or blue
Hygiene boxblack and white
View ZERO + ONE Set

In short

Both models are designed for adults and children alike. They differ only in the firmness of the material.
Just starting out? Begin with the ZERO and switch to the ONE after about eight weeks.
Been training for a while? The ONE is your device for daytime use.
At night? Always the ZERO, regardless of how long you have been practising.
Child up to 10 years? The ZERO throughout.
Everything at once? The set contains both devices and costs less than buying them separately.

There is only one size: the ZERO and ONE have an identical shape and are the same size, including for children. The device itself is yellow. The colour you can choose in the shop refers to the hygiene box included.

FaceFormer training for teenagers and adults

The training follows a set sequence. You start with the softer ZERO, get your mouth and tongue used to the new movement and, after about eight weeks, switch to the firmer ONE during the day. At night, the ZERO remains the more comfortable choice for the entire duration of therapy.

The four phases

Phase TimeframeWhat happens
Getting used to it Weeks 1 to 2 ZERO, short sessions several times a day. The basic exercise becomes second nature.
Building up Weeks 3 to 8 Pulling exercises are added; wearing it at night becomes routine.
Strength From week 8 Switch to the ONE during the day. The ZERO stays for the night.
Stabilisation From month 6 The functions work on their own. Reduce training to maintain the results.

What you need

FaceFormer® ZERO + ONERecommendedFaceFormer® ZERO + ONEBoth devices, the complete programme€64.33 FaceFormer® ZEROFaceFormer® ZEROFor starting out and at night€39.90 FaceFormer® ONE clearFaceFormer® ONE clearMain training from week 8€39.90 Hygiene box for the FaceFormerHygiene box for the FaceFormerHygienic storage€3.50

Instruction and support

You don't have to piece the training together yourself. These formats show the exercises step by step and answer the questions that come up in everyday life.

Webinar for adults - FaceFormer training: practical tips from everyday practice - webinar recording with Sabine Berndsen and Lena KoopmannWebinarWebinar for adults - FaceFormer training: practical tips from everyday practice - webinar recording with Sabine Berndsen and Lena KoopmannRecording, available any time. Practical tips from everyday practice.€39.90 FaceFormer® Starter Bundle: online course + ZERO & ONE therapy setBundleFaceFormer® Starter Bundle: online course + ZERO & ONE therapy setOnline course plus ZERO and ONE in one package.€89.80 ONLINE - Group coaching for FaceFormer training: succeeding togetherSessionONLINE - Group coaching for FaceFormer training: succeeding togetherLive in a group, ask your questions directly.€15.00 FaceFormer coaching 1:1 individual session1:1FaceFormer coaching 1:1 individual sessionIndividual session, tailored entirely to your situation.€49.00 FaceFormer Training Therapy - manual on the methodologyBookFaceFormer Training Therapy - manual on the methodologyThe standard work on the methodology.€18.90 FaceFormer DVD - the training programme for therapyDVDFaceFormer DVD - the training programme for therapyAll exercises on video.€14.50

Useful additions

Massager for face, throat and neckMassager for face, throat and neckRelieves tension before training€15.90 Exercise counter for FaceFormer trainingExercise counter for FaceFormer trainingKeeps track of your repetitions€4.50 Phone holder for the FaceFormer training appPhone holder for the FaceFormer training appFor training with the app€13.90 Cosmetic and therapy mirror, freely adjustable standCosmetic and therapy mirror, freely adjustable standCheck how you perform the exercises€15.90

The exercises on video

Seeing is easier than reading. These videos show how to do the exercises and the mistakes that happen most often.

Breathe freely without surgeryVideoBreathe freely without surgeryThe three functions behind itWatch on YouTube → Breathing therapy with the FaceFormerVideoBreathing therapy with the FaceFormerFunction-combined breathingWatch on YouTube → Swallowing: done wrong, it does harmVideoSwallowing: done wrong, it does harmThe correct swallowing patternWatch on YouTube → What the tongue has to do with the neckVideoWhat the tongue has to do with the neckHead balanceWatch on YouTube →

The most common mistake

Not sticking with it long enough. The muscles need weeks to adopt a new movement pattern. If you stop after two weeks, you've got through the adjustment phase but missed out on the effect. Plan for six to twelve months from the start.

FaceFormer training with children

For children up to and including ten years of age, the softer ZERO is used throughout, including at night. Switching to the firmer ONE only becomes an option in adolescence. What matters is not how long the exercises last but how regularly they are done: better three times a day for five minutes than once for half an hour.

The course of therapy for children

Phase PeriodWhat matters
Getting to know it Weeks 1 to 2 A playful approach, short sessions, no pressure. Parents practise along.
Routine Weeks 3 to 8 Build fixed times into the daily routine. The success book and stickers help.
Night from week 4 to 8 Add wearing at night as soon as the child feels confident.
Keeping it up 6 to 12 months Until nasal breathing and correct swallowing come naturally.

Ready-made sets for children's training

FaceFormer® ZERO Children's SetSetFaceFormer® ZERO Children's SetEverything for children's training in one set.€59.90 FaceFormer Children's Set + FaceFormer Training for Children: webinar recording with practical exercise modulesSet + WebinarFaceFormer Children's Set + FaceFormer Training for Children: webinar recording with practical exercise modulesChildren's set plus webinar recording.€84.90 Premium Children's Bundle: FaceFormer ZERO + book + webinar recordingPremiumPremium Children's Bundle: FaceFormer ZERO + book + webinar recordingZERO, book and webinar together.€99.90 Children's Bundle: FaceFormer ZERO + book BundleChildren's Bundle: FaceFormer ZERO + book "In der Zunge liegt die Kraft"ZERO with the book by Lena Koopmann.€69.90

Individually: device and motivational aids

FaceFormer® ZEROFaceFormer® ZEROThe device for children's training€39.90 My Facy Success Book SetMy Facy Success Book SetExercise book with reward system€12.90 My Facy Success BookMy Facy Success BookThe exercise book on its own€6.90 My Facy Children's BagMy Facy Children's BagFor the device and accessories on the go€18.90 LOOP Cup - The learner drinking cupLOOP Cup - The learner drinking cupSupports correct swallowing€14.90 FaceFormer reminder stickersFaceFormer reminder stickersEveryday reminder aid€0.99 Der Affe lernt den GenitivDer Affe lernt den GenitivLanguage development for reading aloud€14.90 Hygiene box for the FaceFormerHygiene box for the FaceFormerAvailable in six colours€3.50

Knowledge for parents

The same questions always come up when training with children: How do I motivate my child? What if they take the FaceFormer out at night? These formats answer them.

FaceFormer Training for Children: webinar recording with practical exercise modules - treatment of orofacial disordersWebinarFaceFormer Training for Children: webinar recording with practical exercise modules - treatment of orofacial disordersRecording with practical tips for everyday family life.€39.90 ONLINE - Children's group coaching for FaceFormer trainingEventONLINE - Children's group coaching for FaceFormer trainingLive in a group, exchange with other parents.€15.00 Book"in der Zunge liegt die Kraft" by Lena KoopmannBook on the importance of tongue function.€32.99 FaceFormer Coaching 1:1 individual session1:1FaceFormer Coaching 1:1 individual sessionIndividual session for your specific case.€49.00

Join in: the exercise videos for children

These two videos guide your child through the basic and pulling exercises. Simply press play and join in together – this replaces counting and turns the session into a regular ritual.

Join in: 5x basic and pulling exerciseVideoJoin in: 5x basic and pulling exerciseThe short session for getting startedWatch on YouTube → Join in: 10x basic and pulling exerciseVideoJoin in: 10x basic and pulling exerciseThe longer session for the more experiencedWatch on YouTube → FaceFormer training for childrenVideoFaceFormer training for childrenInformation video for parents and therapistsWatch on YouTube → How young children learn the exercisesVideoHow young children learn the exercisesMotivation from everyday practiceWatch on YouTube →

Why the training achieves so much in children

Nasal polyps and the vicious circle of mouth breathingVideoNasal polyps and the vicious circle of mouth breathingWatch on YouTube → Why some children constantly have middle ear infectionsVideoWhy some children constantly have middle ear infectionsWatch on YouTube → Open bite: from the causes to the solutionVideoOpen bite: from the causes to the solutionWatch on YouTube → Lisping: there's more to it than you thinkVideoLisping: there's more to it than you thinkWatch on YouTube → Our ancestors didn't need bracesVideoOur ancestors didn't need bracesWatch on YouTube → Drinking aids: why they interfere with developmentVideoDrinking aids: why they interfere with developmentWatch on YouTube → Dummies: what they do in the long termVideoDummies: what they do in the long termWatch on YouTube → Mouth breathing and cognitive performanceVideoMouth breathing and cognitive performanceWhat nasal breathing has to do with concentrationWatch on YouTube →

Further reading

faceformer.deExpert articleCleft lip and palate - consistent FaceFormer® training pays offA mother reports: her nine-year-old son, born with a cleft lip and palate, made, with conventional…Read on faceformer.de → Orthodontic treatment with FaceFormer therapy - correcting tooth position without bracesExpert articleOrthodontic treatment with FaceFormer therapy - correcting tooth position without bracesA closed bite and straight teeth in just three months – without any invasive procedures! Find out…Read on faceformer.de → Nasal polyps and adenoid growths - causes and preventionExpert articleNasal polyps and adenoid growths - causes and preventionNasal polyps and adenoid growths often impair breathing in children. Find out more ab…Read on faceformer.de →

When you should seek professional support

In the case of pronounced speech difficulties, severe mouth breathing with enlarged tonsils or orthodontic treatment that is already under way, the training belongs in professional hands. The practitioner directory lists only practitioners who have learned the method in a FaceFormer seminar and are certified.

Find a practitioner near you

Areas of application

The FaceFormer trains the lip, tongue and pharyngeal muscles and thus the functions of breathing, swallowing and head posture. Because these functions are interconnected, the training has an effect on complaints that, at first glance, have little to do with one another. For each area, you will find expert articles and videos here to help you get started.

Breathing, nose and sleep

Snoring, sleep apnoea, mouth breathing, deviated septum, sinuses

What changes when you switch to nasal breathing
What changes when you switch to nasal breathingThe nose filters, humidifies and warms the air and regulates breathing resistance. With mouth breathing, all of this is lost.
Snoring and sleep apnoeaArticleSnoring and sleep apnoeaSnoring and sleep apnoea are more than just a nuisance – they can seriously endanger your health. Disc…Read on faceformer.de → Switching from mouth breathingArticleSwitching from mouth breathingWhy taping your mouth shut is the wrong approach.Read on faceformer.de → Deviated septumArticleDeviated septumAn alternative to surgery.Read on faceformer.de → SinusitisArticleSinusitisFind out why sinus infections occur and how you can treat them. In this ar…Read on faceformer.de → Nasal polyps and adenoidsArticleNasal polyps and adenoidsNasal polyps and adenoid growths often impair breathing in children. Learn more ab…Read on faceformer.de → Allergies and nasal breathingArticleAllergies and nasal breathingHealthy nasal breathing can help prevent allergies and relieve symptoms. Find out how your nose, as a natur…Read on faceformer.de → Dry mouthArticleDry mouthDo you suffer from dry mouth, especially at night? Breathing through an open mouth is often the cau…Read on faceformer.de → CPAP devices under scrutinyArticleCPAP devices under scrutinyVentilation devices that countless people with nocturnal breathing pauses and other respiratory diseases…Read on faceformer.de → Deviated septum: does surgery help?VideoDeviated septum: does surgery help?129,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Sinuses: chronic inflammation and ventilationVideoSinuses: chronic inflammation and ventilation126,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Deviated septum? 80 per cent of operations are uselessVideoDeviated septum? 80 per cent of operations are useless100,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Sleep apnoea: crutches for the symptoms, the causes remainVideoSleep apnoea: crutches for the symptoms, the causes remainWatch on YouTube → The brain cleans itself, and the nose is the drainVideoThe brain cleans itself, and the nose is the drainWatch on YouTube → Constant sinusitis? What makes it chronicVideoConstant sinusitis? What makes it chronicWatch on YouTube →

Jaw, teeth and CMD

Jaw joint complaints, teeth grinding, splint therapy, relapse after braces

Why the splint does not change the pattern
Why the splint does not change the patternThe splint protects the teeth from wear. The movement pattern that creates the pressure remains unaffected. That is exactly where the training comes in.
Jaw and head posture
Jaw and head postureAccording to the functional model, the jaw joint, tongue position and head balance form a unit. A dysfunction in one affects the others.
Craniomandibular dysfunctionArticleCraniomandibular dysfunctionTreating causes instead of symptoms.Read on faceformer.de → Splint therapy for CMDArticleSplint therapy for CMDWhy splints often do not help.Read on faceformer.de → OrthodonticsArticleOrthodonticsCorrection and stabilisation.Read on faceformer.de → Retainers after bracesArticleRetainers after bracesRetainers are often fitted after orthodontic tooth correction in order to stabilise the res…Read on faceformer.de → BiMax surgeryArticleBiMax surgeryRisk without a guarantee of success.Read on faceformer.de → MewingArticleMewingWhat the training really achieves.Read on faceformer.de → CMD: never a splint again – the three true causesVideoCMD: never a splint again – the three true causes21 minutes, 128,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Are wisdom teeth really useless? What function they haveVideoAre wisdom teeth really useless? What function they have20 minutes, 123,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → CMD, one symptom among others: expensive splint therapyVideoCMD, one symptom among others: expensive splint therapy16 minutesWatch on YouTube → CMD: expensive and painful misconceptions about jaw problemsVideoCMD: expensive and painful misconceptions about jaw problems16 minutesWatch on YouTube → CMD and imbalance: the masseter is not the problemVideoCMD and imbalance: the masseter is not the problem17 minutesWatch on YouTube → BiMax jaw surgery: risk without a guarantee of successVideoBiMax jaw surgery: risk without a guarantee of success13 minutesWatch on YouTube → Retainers: seemingly harmless, but with consequencesVideoRetainers: seemingly harmless, but with consequences8 minutesWatch on YouTube → Crooked jaw: the path to a symmetrical faceVideoCrooked jaw: the path to a symmetrical face17 minutesWatch on YouTube →

Ears

Tinnitus, ear noises, pressure in the ears, problems equalising pressure

TinnitusArticleTinnitusDiagnosis and therapy.Read on faceformer.de → Ear pressure and pressure equalisationArticleEar pressure and pressure equalisationEveryone knows the unpleasant feeling of pressure in the ears, whether on a plane, up a mountain or when diving. The co…Read on faceformer.de → Persistent pressure in the earsArticlePersistent pressure in the earsEveryone knows this feeling, whether on a plane, up a mountain or when diving: a sensation of pressure in the ear. In the be…Read on faceformer.de → Tinnitus and ear pressure: the real cause in the middle earVideoTinnitus and ear pressure: the real cause in the middle ear169,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Agonising pressure in the earsVideoAgonising pressure in the ears140,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Pressure in your ears? How to get rid of itVideoPressure in your ears? How to get rid of it98,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Patulous Eustachian tubes: when ear ventilation goes wrongVideoPatulous Eustachian tubes: when ear ventilation goes wrongWatch on YouTube →

Headaches and migraine

Cervicogenic headache, migraine, trigeminal pain

Trigeminal painArticleTrigeminal painCauses and treatment methods.Read on faceformer.de → Migraine: causes and effective helpVideoMigraine: causes and effective helpCervicogenic headacheWatch on YouTube → Swollen face: the role of the lymphVideoSwollen face: the role of the lymphWatch on YouTube →

Tongue, swallowing and speech

Swallowing disorders, incorrect swallowing pattern, tongue reference position, lisping, myofunctional disorders

Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)ArticleSwallowing disorders (dysphagia)More than 50 finely coordinated muscles make it possible for us to swallow – a marvel of the bo…Read on faceformer.de → The correct tongue reference positionArticleThe correct tongue reference positionThe prerequisite for correct, biological tongue tension and tongue movement is the coordinated inner…Read on faceformer.de → faceformer.deArticleCleft lip and palateA mother reports on her nine-year-old son, born with a cleft lip and palate, who with conventio…Read on faceformer.de → Swallowing disorder: often unrecognised, yet with consequencesVideoSwallowing disorder: often unrecognised, yet with consequencesWatch on YouTube → Does your tongue look like this? What it means for your healthVideoDoes your tongue look like this? What it means for your healthWatch on YouTube → Teeth marks on your tongue? What is behind itVideoTeeth marks on your tongue? What is behind itWatch on YouTube → Tongue reference position: does it even exist?VideoTongue reference position: does it even exist?Watch on YouTube → Lisping: there is more behind it than you might thinkVideoLisping: there is more behind it than you might thinkWatch on YouTube →

Head, neck and posture

Neck and back pain, tension, head balance, pelvic floor

The head-balancing muscles
The head-balancing musclesThe head weighs four to six kilograms. How it is carried depends on muscle chains that extend into the tongue and trunk.
The chain down to the pelvic floor
The chain down to the pelvic floorAccording to the functional model, the pattern does not end at the neck but continues via the diaphragm and trunk down into the pelvic floor.
Neck and back painArticleNeck and back painWhat the tongue has to do with it.Read on faceformer.de → faceformer.deArticleTension in the face and neckA user reports: painful tension in the face and neck, successfully with the FaceForme…Read on faceformer.de → Vagus nerve and self-regulationArticleVagus nerve and self-regulationThe vagus nerve plays a central role in our health and self-healing. Find out how the F…Read on faceformer.de → Pelvic floorArticlePelvic floorThe connection into the trunk.Read on faceformer.de → The vagus nerve: self-healing power through stimulationVideoThe vagus nerve: self-healing power through stimulation240,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → The vagus nerve, the rest nerve: how to bring it into balanceVideoThe vagus nerve, the rest nerve: how to bring it into balance197,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Pelvic floor: what gets forgotten in trainingVideoPelvic floor: what gets forgotten in trainingWatch on YouTube → Back and neck pain: what the tongue has to do with itVideoBack and neck pain: what the tongue has to do with itHead balanceWatch on YouTube → Neck pain? Why sport can make it worseVideoNeck pain? Why sport can make it worseWatch on YouTube →

Dizziness

Persistent or recurring dizziness without a clear diagnosis

Frequent dizziness? Connections that are often overlookedVideoFrequent dizziness? Connections that are often overlookedWatch on YouTube → Dizziness: correcting functions instead of medicationVideoDizziness: correcting functions instead of medicationWatch on YouTube →

Face: paralysis, asymmetry and shape

Facial palsy, facial asymmetry, receding chin, double chin, lip shape

Receding chin and double chinArticleReceding chin and double chinBye bye double chin! Find out how you can address a receding chin & double chin naturally without surgery …Read on faceformer.de → Defining the lipsArticleDefining the lipsFull, defined lips without surgery or hyaluronic acid injections? With simple training, you can your l…Read on faceformer.de → Receding chin and double chin: training the jaw forwardVideoReceding chin and double chin: training the jaw forward64,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Facial asymmetry: how it develops and what helpsVideoFacial asymmetry: how it develops and what helpsWatch on YouTube → Facial paralysis: Ramsay Hunt syndromeVideoFacial paralysis: Ramsay Hunt syndromeWatch on YouTube →

The YouTube channel Dr. Berndsen Medical contains more than 300 further videos on diagnostics, exercises and medical conditions.

Important note

FaceFormer therapy does not replace a medical assessment. If your symptoms persist, please speak to your doctor. You can find FaceFormer-certified practitioners in the practitioner directory.

How the training works

The training does not target a single muscle, but a movement pattern. Nasal breathing, swallowing and head posture are interlinked. If one of these functions changes, the others change with it. This is exactly what the training aims at.

Breathing
BreathingThe way back to nasal breathing. The nose filters, humidifies and warms the air. Mouth breathing bypasses all of this.
Swallowing
SwallowingAround 2,000 times a day. An incorrect pattern has an effect just as often, and so does a corrected one.
Head posture
Head postureThe third axis of the pattern. Tongue position and head balance are directly connected.

Where the tongue rests plays a part

The tongue reference position
The tongue reference positionAgainst the palate, not on the floor of the mouth. From this position, swallowing and nasal breathing take place physiologically.
The basic exercise
The basic exerciseThe device sits between the lips and teeth. The pull activates the entire muscle chain.
Down into the trunk
Down into the trunkThe muscle chains do not end at the neck. According to the functional model, the pattern has an effect down to the diaphragm and pelvic floor.

The exercises: how it's done

This series shows each exercise individually, each under one minute. After that come three combined training sessions that you can simply follow along with.

How it's doneVideoHow it's doneGetting started in two minutes, 135,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Basic exerciseVideoBasic exerciseThe foundation, 29 secondsWatch on YouTube → Pulling exercise 2VideoPulling exercise 246 secondsWatch on YouTube → Pulling exercise 3VideoPulling exercise 346 secondsWatch on YouTube → Pulling exercise 4VideoPulling exercise 446 secondsWatch on YouTube →

Follow along: the complete training sessions

Training session 1VideoTraining session 1Just over a minuteWatch on YouTube → Training session 2VideoTraining session 2Just over a minuteWatch on YouTube → Training session 3VideoTraining session 3Just over a minuteWatch on YouTube → Pure training, no explanationVideoPure training, no explanationTen minutes non-stop, 115,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Morning trainingVideoMorning trainingEleven minutes to join in with, 84,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Level II: pure breathing exercisesVideoLevel II: pure breathing exercisesFor advanced users, ten minutesWatch on YouTube →
Playlist: How it's donePlaylistPlaylist: How it's doneAll introductory videos in the right order, ten videos.Open playlist on YouTube → Playlist: FaceFormer exercisesPlaylistPlaylist: FaceFormer exercisesIn-depth exercises and extensions, ten videos.Open playlist on YouTube →

Why the work focuses on function rather than symptoms

FaceFormer therapy explainedVideoFaceFormer therapy explainedWhy basic functions are treated rather than symptoms, 14 minutesWatch on YouTube → Breathing therapy with the FaceFormerVideoBreathing therapy with the FaceFormerFunction-combined breathing, 12 minutesWatch on YouTube → Special breathing exercises for allergiesVideoSpecial breathing exercises for allergies13 minutesWatch on YouTube →
The eleven training modules in detail 12 articlesEach module explained individually, from the basic exercise to the AirFlip exercise
Basics of correct useStartBasics of correct useCorrect use is crucial for effective FaceFormer® training. Correct tongue posture, …Read on faceformer.de → Module 1: Basic exerciseExpert articleModule 1: Basic exerciseThe FaceFormer® basic exercise is the entry point to holistic training. Step by step, mouth, ja…Read on faceformer.de → Module 2: Pulling exerciseExpert articleModule 2: Pulling exerciseThrough targeted exercises with the FaceFormer®, jaw misalignments such as prognathism, edge-to-edge bite, crossbi…Read on faceformer.de → Module 3: Night-time useExpert articleModule 3: Night-time useOptimise your nasal breathing – night-time FaceFormer® use strengthens the tongue, soft palate and pha…Read on faceformer.de → Module 4: Upward pulling exerciseExpert articleModule 4: Upward pulling exerciseRetrognathia – receding chin? The FaceFormer® upward pulling exercise strengthens and coordinates your ja…Read on faceformer.de → Module 5: Downward pulling exerciseExpert articleModule 5: Downward pulling exerciseThrough targeted exercises with the FaceFormer®, jaw misalignments such as prognathism, edge-to-edge bite, crossbi…Read on faceformer.de → Module 6: Pulling exercise in varying directionsExpert articleModule 6: Pulling exercise in varying directionsParalysis of the face, lips and tongue One-sided facial paralysis (pull towards the healthy side) Centring…Read on faceformer.de → Module 7: Breathing exerciseExpert articleModule 7: Breathing exerciseFor healthy breathing: the FaceFormer® breathing module optimises your breathing functions with special exercises …Read on faceformer.de → Module 8: Head-Balance-RotationExpert articleModule 8: Head-Balance-RotationDo you suffer from headaches or posture problems? The special FaceFormer® Head-Balance-Rotation-Bre…Read on faceformer.de → Module 9: Head-Balance-Rotation-BreathingExpert articleModule 9: Head-Balance-Rotation-BreathingDo you suffer from headaches or posture problems? The special FaceFormer® Head-Balance-Rotation-Bre…Read on faceformer.de → Module 10: Pelvic floorExpert articleModule 10: Pelvic floorWeak pelvic floor muscles? FaceFormer® pelvic floor training helps! Targeted exercises for better …Read on faceformer.de → Module 11: AirFlipExpert articleModule 11: AirFlipSudden hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness? With FaceFormer® AirFlip training you activate the Eustachian tube and impro…Read on faceformer.de →

How much training per day

Short sessions several times a day work better than one long one. The training app guides you through the exercises and records what you have done.

The free FaceFormer training app

Regular practice is what determines the success of therapy. The app makes exactly that easier: it reminds you to train, shows each exercise step by step and records your progress.

Guided exercises

Every exercise comes with instructions and a timer. You can see exactly how long and how often.

Reminders

Individually adjustable, so the short sessions don't get lost in everyday life.

Track your progress

Your training history at a glance. In practices and clinics, it can be used to show how consistently you have practised and to adjust the therapy in a targeted way.

Chat with our team

Questions about how to do an exercise? Our team of experts will answer you in the app chat.

FaceFormer training app
The app guides you through the complete training programme.

Free for Android and iOS

The app is permanently free, with no subscription and no additional purchases. It works with every FaceFormer.
More information: FaceFormer app on faceformer.de

Prefer to train without the app? Every FaceFormer comes with printed exercise instructions and a training calendar.

For practices and clinics

The documented history makes visible the patient's cooperation, which would otherwise go unobserved between appointments. Therapists can see whether the exercises have been carried out regularly and correctly, and can tailor the therapy accordingly instead of guessing. With children, the history also helps in conversations with parents.

Videos

The Dr. Berndsen Medical YouTube channel contains more than 300 videos on use, clinical conditions and the connections behind them. Here are the starting points, sorted by what you are looking for.

The playlists

How it's donePlaylistHow it's doneIntroduction to the training: each exercise individually, then complete sessions. Ten videos.Open playlist on YouTube → FaceFormer for childrenPlaylistFaceFormer for childrenInformation video for parents, join-in exercises and motivation tips. Four videos.Open playlist on YouTube → FaceFormer exercisesPlaylistFaceFormer exercisesIn-depth exercises, breathing therapy and extensions. Ten videos.Open playlist on YouTube → Three Minutes of HealthPlaylistThree Minutes of HealthShort explainers on the ear, nose, snoring and CMD. Eight videos.Open playlist on YouTube → Live training sessionsPlaylistLive training sessionsRecordings of the live sessions from 2020, often with questions from the audience. 43 videos.Open playlist on YouTube → Health Needs Common SensePlaylistHealth Needs Common SenseThe major series on health topics beyond the FaceFormer. 260 videos.Open playlist on YouTube →
The most-watched videos 9 videosWhat viewers watch most often, across all topics
The vagus nerve: self-healing power through stimulationVideoThe vagus nerve: self-healing power through stimulation240,000 views, 14 minutesWatch on YouTube → The vagus nerve, the nerve of restVideoThe vagus nerve, the nerve of rest197,000 views, 19 minutesWatch on YouTube → Tinnitus and ear pressure: the cause in the middle earVideoTinnitus and ear pressure: the cause in the middle ear169,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Agonising pressure on the earsVideoAgonising pressure on the ears140,000 views, 6 minutesWatch on YouTube → FaceFormer training: how it's doneVideoFaceFormer training: how it's done135,000 views, 2 minutesWatch on YouTube → Deviated septum: does surgery help?VideoDeviated septum: does surgery help?129,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → CMD: no more splintsVideoCMD: no more splints128,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Sinuses: chronic inflammationVideoSinuses: chronic inflammation126,000 viewsWatch on YouTube → Are wisdom teeth really useless?VideoAre wisdom teeth really useless?123,000 viewsWatch on YouTube →
Short and new: the splint series 5 videosAbout one minute each. Why splints do not change the movement pattern
A splint for CMD? Like learning tennis with a splinted armVideoA splint for CMD? Like learning tennis with a splinted armWatch on YouTube → The bruxism splint gets thinnerVideoThe bruxism splint gets thinnerWhere does the plastic go?Watch on YouTube → Billions for splints, the evidence is very lowVideoBillions for splints, the evidence is very lowWatch on YouTube → The ten-second test before the CMD splintVideoThe ten-second test before the CMD splintWatch on YouTube → CMD and imbalance: the masseter is not the problemVideoCMD and imbalance: the masseter is not the problemWatch on YouTube →
Explained in detail: the long formats 6 videosLive training sessions and talks with detailed explanations and answers to questions
Live training with Dr. BerndsenVideoLive training with Dr. Berndsen56 minutes, in detail with questionsWatch on YouTube → Live training with Sabine BerndsenVideoLive training with Sabine Berndsen28 minutes, from practical workWatch on YouTube → Live training with Sabine BerndsenVideoLive training with Sabine Berndsen23 minutes, with exercise sectionWatch on YouTube → Live training with Dr. BerndsenVideoLive training with Dr. Berndsen44 minutesWatch on YouTube → Questions and answers with Dr. BerndsenVideoQuestions and answers with Dr. Berndsen28 minutesWatch on YouTube → Training for childrenVideoTraining for children26 minutes, for parents and therapistsWatch on YouTube →
Briefly explained: the basics in three minutes 5 videosNasal breathing, the ear, snoring and mouth breathing as short explainers
Nasal breathing as natural protectionVideoNasal breathing as natural protectionFive minutesWatch on YouTube → The ear: tinnitus, middle ear, Eustachian tube problemsVideoThe ear: tinnitus, middle ear, Eustachian tube problemsFour minutesWatch on YouTube → Snoring and sleep apnoeaVideoSnoring and sleep apnoeaThree and a half minutesWatch on YouTube → Mouth breathing as a riskVideoMouth breathing as a riskFour and a half minutesWatch on YouTube → FaceFormer for snoring and sleep apnoeaVideoFaceFormer for snoring and sleep apnoeaTwo minutesWatch on YouTube →
Experiences and practice reports 3 videosHow the training goes in everyday life and what has changed
Open bite: a success storyVideoOpen bite: a success storyInterview, four minutesWatch on YouTube → Motivation in everyday practiceVideoMotivation in everyday practiceHow young children learn the exercises, 19 minutesWatch on YouTube → Why surfers train with the FaceFormerVideoWhy surfers train with the FaceFormerIn English, seven minutesWatch on YouTube →

You can find the full channel at Dr. Berndsen Medical.

For practices, clinics and therapy

The FaceFormer is used in dental and orthodontic practices, in speech therapy, in ENT practices, physiotherapy and sleep laboratories. Two things are key for practitioners: further training with certification and a listing in the practitioner directory.

Further training with certificate

FaceFormer Seminar Frankfurt

25 and 26 September 2026, NH Collection Frankfurt Spin Tower. Two days of theory and practice on Cranio-Cervical Dysfunction Syndrome: examination procedure, diagnostics, application to your own case. 17 continuing education points, training set and manual included. Participants can be added to the practitioner directory on request.

529 € 689 € Teams save up to 45 per cent on a sliding scale.

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Practitioner directory

Patients use the map on faceformer.de to search specifically for practitioners near them. Certification is required for a listing, and you obtain it at the seminar. So the steps are: attend the seminar, receive your certificate, apply for your listing. The listing is free of charge for certified users.

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Value packs for dispensing

Packs of five and ten at a reduced unit price. This way you always have the device in stock and can hand it out directly during the appointment.

FaceFormer® ZERO value pack, 5 pcs.FaceFormer® ZERO value pack, 5 pcs.5 pieces, for beginners and children159,60 € Faceformer ZERO® - value pack, 10 pcs.Faceformer ZERO® - value pack, 10 pcs.10 pieces, lowest unit price279,30 € FaceFormer® ONE clear - value pack, 5 pcs.FaceFormer® ONE clear - value pack, 5 pcs.5 pieces, transparent159,60 € FaceFormer® ONE clear - value pack, 10 pcs.FaceFormer® ONE clear - value pack, 10 pcs.10 pieces, transparent279,30 € FaceFormer® ONE blue - value pack, 5 pcs.FaceFormer® ONE blue - value pack, 5 pcs.5 pieces, blue159,60 € FaceFormer® ONE blue - value pack, 10 pcs.FaceFormer® ONE blue - value pack, 10 pcs.10 pieces, blue279,30 € FaceFormer® ZERO+ONE - value pack, 5 setsFaceFormer® ZERO+ONE - value pack, 5 sets5 complete therapy sets257,34 €

Materials for your practice

So that patients carry out the training correctly at home and the instructions don't get lost at the reception desk.

FaceFormer exercise instructions, set of 50 for doctors and therapistsFaceFormer exercise instructions, set of 50 for doctors and therapistsSet of 50 for handing out15,95 € FaceFormer info flyerFaceFormer info flyerPack of 50 for patient information0,00 € Poster set Face Former + Oral Functional SpacePoster set Face Former + Oral Functional SpaceBoth posters in one set25,80 € FaceFormer posterFaceFormer posterFor the treatment room12,90 € Oral Functional Space posterOral Functional Space posterAnatomy for explaining9,90 €

Diagnostics and treatment

ISST - therapy mirror, adjustable in three positionsISST - therapy mirror, adjustable in three positionsThree-way adjustable, for the treatment unit119,90 € Lip and cheek retractor, standard, pack of 2Lip and cheek retractor, standard, pack of 2For examination and treatment26,50 € Lip and cheek retractor, small, pack of 2Lip and cheek retractor, small, pack of 2Smaller size, for children26,50 € MFT Elastics - rubber bands for myofunctional therapyMFT Elastics - rubber bands for myofunctional therapyFor myofunctional therapy25,90 € GUM® ORTHO wax - practice box, 24 pieces, unflavouredGUM® ORTHO wax - practice box, 24 pieces, unflavouredPractice box, 24 pieces27,50 € Acoustic therapy - stimulation for brain and bodyAcoustic therapy - stimulation for brain and bodyComplementary method17,90 €

Further training and professional exchange

FaceFormer Training Therapy - manual on the methodologyBookFaceFormer Training Therapy - manual on the methodologyThe standard reference on the methodology.18,90 € FaceFormer coaching 1:1 individual session1:1FaceFormer coaching 1:1 individual sessionProfessional exchange on a specific case.49,00 € Book"in der Zunge liegt die Kraft" by Lena KoopmannOn the importance of tongue function.32,99 €
→OverviewEverything for doctors and therapistsAll practice supplies at a glance →OverviewSeminars and further trainingAll dates in Germany →OverviewInternational SeminarsDates outside Germany →OverviewOnline appointments and webinarsCoaching and recordings

Professional background reading

Understanding CMD: treating causes instead of symptomsArticleUnderstanding CMD: treating causes instead of symptomsCMD: No more splints! The 3 real causes of your jaw problems. How you can solve your problems yours…Read on faceformer.de → How does FaceFormer® therapy work?ArticleHow does FaceFormer® therapy work?As a cause-oriented treatment method, FaceFormer therapy targets the root of health…Read on faceformer.de → FaceFormer therapy - download diagnosis formFormFaceFormer therapy - download diagnosis formFaceFormer therapy diagnosis form. Download the right diagnosis form for your FaceFormer therap…Read on faceformer.de →

Billing and reimbursement

The FaceFormer is a Class I medical device and is purchased by patients themselves. There is a separate article on the question of reimbursement by health insurers on faceformer.de.

Product details

Material Elastosil, medically tested, free from latex, BPA and plasticisers
Device colour ZERO yellow, ONE transparent or blue. The colour you select in the shop refers to the hygiene box included.
Size one size for all age groups; the difference lies in the degree of firmness
Cleaning and care according to the instructions supplied with the device
Classification Class I medical device, made in Germany
Scope of delivery Device, hygiene box and exercise instructions

Matching accessories

Hygiene box for the FaceFormerHygiene box for the FaceFormerReplacement or second box€3.50 Exercise counter for FaceFormer trainingExercise counter for FaceFormer trainingKeep count of repetitions€4.50 Phone holder for the FaceFormer training appPhone holder for the FaceFormer training appSupport for training with the app€13.90 Massager for face, neck and napeMassager for face, neck and napeA complement for face and neck€15.90 Cosmetic and therapy mirror, freely adjustable standCosmetic and therapy mirror, freely adjustable standCheck your exercises€15.90 GUM® Hydral moisturising gelGUM® Hydral moisturising gelFor dry mouth€8.35

All shop categories

→OverviewAll FaceFormer productsDevices, sets and value bundles →OverviewFaceFormer for childrenDevices, sets and motivational aids →OverviewFor teenagers and adultsThe complete range →OverviewTraining accessoriesEverything for practising →OverviewOnline appointments and webinarsCoaching and recordings →OverviewSeminars and further trainingFor doctors and therapists

Basics of the method

What is FaceFormer® therapy?Expert articleWhat is FaceFormer® therapy?FaceFormer therapy is a cause-oriented treatment method based on neuroscientific principles…Read on faceformer.de (German) → How does FaceFormer® therapy work?Expert articleHow does FaceFormer® therapy work?As a cause-oriented treatment method, FaceFormer therapy aims directly at the root of health…Read on faceformer.de (German) → Where does FaceFormer® therapy help?Expert articleWhere does FaceFormer® therapy help?FaceFormer therapy is used for numerous indications by a wide range of medical and therapeutic special…Read on faceformer.de (German) → Is the FaceFormer covered by health insurance?Expert articleIs the FaceFormer covered by health insurance?Cost coverage & reimbursement: Is the FaceFormer covered by health insurance? Medically reviewed…Read on faceformer.de (German) →

Questions about using it?

All exercises are described in the free training app and in the enclosed instructions. If you would like to discuss how to use it in person, you can book a coaching session.

Don't fancy training on your own?

FaceFormer Group Coaching

In this coaching session, you can not only clear up any uncertainties but also gain valuable information about the many ways the Faceformer can be used. Find out how it can help you with your complaints and benefit from Lena's expertise and the experiences of other participants. This meeting is the perfect opportunity to get comprehensive information and decide whether the Faceformer is the right tool for your health.

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