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Child Self-Assessment

Answering yes to any of the following questions could be a
sign of an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD):
  • Does your child sleep with their mouth open?
  • Does your child have an open mouth posture or lips parted throughout the day (when not eating or speaking)?
  • Does your have habits like frequent lip licking, lip chewing, nail biting, or pen chewing?
  • Does your child experience frequent bloating or stomach upset after eating?
  • Does your child exhibit symptoms of acid reflux (kids often describe “hot burps”)?
  • Do your child chew food with their mouth open?
  • Does your child experience frequent headaches?
  • Does your have speech articulation issues (lisp, etc.)?
  • Does your child’s tongue press through their teeth when they swallow?
  • Does your child move the muscles of their cheeks when swallowing?
  • Is your child a messy eater?
  • Did your child struggle with breastfeeding or bottlefeeding as an infant?
  • Does your child experience difficulty sleeping or frequent night wakings that are not age appropriate?
  • Does your child have a “gummy” smile?
  • Does your child currently experience or have a history of frequent ear infections?
  • Does your child exhibit bed wetting past a developmentally appropriate age?
  • Does your child have difficulty breathing through their nose exclusively?
  • Does your child have difficulty lifting their whole tongue to the roof of their mouth?
  • Does your child’s tongue thrust forward when chewing?
  • Does your child have excessive lip or chin movements when swallowing?
  • Does your child frequently cough or gag when swallowing?
  • Does your child have excessive food aversions?
  • Does your have an anterior open bite (space between their top and bottom front teeth when biting together)?
  • Does your child have tired eyes or dark circles under their eyes?
  • Does your child have a long, narrow face?
  • Does your child grind their teeth?
  • Does your child snore?
If you suspect your child is experiencing signs or symptoms of an OMD and want to learn more
about how myofunctional therapy can help, please contact us using the form below.
Please include the child’s first name and current age.