Checklist for orofacial myofunctional disorder

If you answer "yes" to 3 or more questions, you may need to seek the service of an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist:

• Do you have an open mouth at rest or mouth breathe?
  
• Does your tongue rest or brace against your teeth?
• Have your teeth moved after orthodontic treatment?
• Do you often have headaches?
• Does your jaw or neck often hurt?
• Are you a stomach or side sleeper?
• Do you have oral habits such as nail biting, pen chewing, lip licking or chewing, or digit sucking?
• Do you have a forward head posture?
• Do you have a lisp at times with saying the "s" sounds?
• Do you feel that your tongue comes forward when you swallow?
• Do you drool?
• Do you have bloating or stomach distress after eating?

Please read this to find out more about Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT). You can also go here for some background history on OMT.