Checklist for Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Answering yes to these questions could indicate you suffer from an OMD
- Do you have an open mouth rest posture or moth breath?
- Does your tongue rest against your teeth?
- Have your teeth moved after orthodontia?
- Do you experience frequent headaches?
- Does your jaw and neck hurt often?
- Do you have sleep apnea or a sleeping disorder?
- Do you have habits like nail biting, pen chewing, frequent lip licking or chewing, thumb-sucking?
- Do you chew food with your mouth open?
- Do you have a forward head postion?
- Do you lisp at times when jpronouncion the “s” sound?
- Does it seem your tongue comes forward when you swallow?
- Do you drool or have bloating or stomach distress after eating?