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

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• 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?

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If you suspect you are 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. 

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