Adult Self-Assessment

Answering yes to any of the following questions could be a sign of an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD):

Do you sleep with your mouth open?
Do you have an open mouth posture or lips parted throughout the day (when not eating or speaking)?
Do you have habits like frequent lip licking, lip chewing, nail biting, or pen chewing?
Do you have bloating or stomach upset after eating?
Have your teeth moved after orthodontia?
Do you chew food with your mouth open?
Do you experience frequent headaches?
Do you have speech articulation issues (lisp, etc.)?
Do you experience frequent jaw and neck pain?
Does your tongue press against your front teeth when you swallow?
Do you have to use the muscles of your cheeks to swallow?
Do you experience difficulty sleeping or frequent night wakings?
Does your mouth feel tired after extensive speaking or after meals?
Do you have a “gummy” smile?
Do you have a history of frequent ear infections?
Do you have a history of bed wetting past a developmentally appropriate age?
Do you have difficulty breathing through your nose exclusively?
Do you have difficulty lifting your whole tongue to the roof of your mouth?
Does your tongue thrust forward when chewing?
Do you have excessive lip or chin movements when swallowing?
Do you frequently cough or gag when swallowing?
Do you have an anterior open bite (space between your top and bottom front teeth when biting together)?
Do you have tired eyes or dark circles under your eyes?
Do you have a long, narrow face?
Do you grind your teeth?
Do you frequently experience acid reflux or GERD?
Do you snore?