Voice & Swallowing

Your voice is always tired and doesn’t sound right. Do you have a voice disorder? CEENTA’s voice and swallowing specialists can examine your voice and help determine what might be wrong with you. Read on to learn more about this procedure.

"You are what you eat,” so we have been told.We are healthier, perform better, and feel better if we eat well. These same principles are true for the health and functioning of your larynx and vocal folds. Similar to maximizing the potential for our body to function, there are foods and beverages that can either help or hurt the functioning of our vocal folds and therefore the quality of both our speaking and singing voices.

Many child singers have nice, soprano voices. But as they get older, some of them, especially the boys, will see their voices deepen. We all know this is going to happen, but do you know what, exactly, is happening to their voices? Read on as we discuss this upcoming change in your child’s life.

St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, and many people will be celebrating with a drink or three. But while alcohol in moderation is okay, too much can cause damage to your throat.

You’ve been singing for years, and you’ve had a great career. But recently, something’s changed. You’re not hitting the high notes like you used to be able to, or maybe you can’t project your voice as far as you used to. Don’t be alarmed. Your voice may just be changing because you’re getting older.

It’s a common lament among singers: you have a number of performances coming up, but your voice is starting to get raspy. Should you sing if your voice is getting hoarse?