Checklist for Orofacial Myofuntional Disorder
- Do you have an open mouth at rest posture or breathe through your mouth?
- Does your tongue rest against your teeth?
- Have your teeth moved after orthodontic treatment?
- Do you have headaches often?
- Does your jaw or neck hurt often?
- Do you chew food with your mouth open?
- Are you a stomach or a side-sleeper?
- Do you have oral habits like nail-biting, pen-chewing, lip-licking or chewing, or thumb sucking?
- Do you have forward head posture?
- Do you have a lisp at times when saying the “s” sound?
- Do you feel your tongue come forward when you swallow?
- Do you drool or have bloating or stomach distress after eating?
- Do you have trouble falling asleep?
- Are you tired in the morning?
- Do you snore?
- Do you wake up repeatedly at night?
If you answered “yes” to 4 or more of these questions, you may need to seek the services of an Orofacial Myofuntional Therapist.
Services Offered
- Habit Elimination
- Proper Tongue Position
- Jaw Stabilization
- Development of Chewing Muscles
- Postural Training
- Establish Proper Chewing and Swallowing
- Muscle training during and after Orthodontic Treatment
- Encourage Nasal Breathing
- Train Lip Seal
- Oropharyngeal Exercises for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Exercises for Jaw Pain and TMD
- Facial Aesthetics
- Facial Symmetry