WHAT IS AN OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDER?

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth. OMDs may affect, directly and/or indirectly, sleep apnea, facial skeletal growth and development, breathing, chewing, swallowing, speech, occlusion, posture, temporomandibular joint movement, oral hygiene, stability of orthodontic treatment, facial esthetics, restricted facial and lingual frenulum, forward head posture, incorrect oral habits and more.

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders may impact treatments by orthodontists, dentists, dental hygienists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals working with the mouth, face or neck.

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Signs and Symptoms:

ADD/ADHD

Mouth Breathing

Tongue Thrust

Bottle/Breastfeeding difficulties

Anxiety

Depression

Allergies

Eczema

Snoring

Headaches

TMJ (Jaw) Pain

Sleep Apnea or sleep disturbances

Teeth Grinding

Orthodontic Relapse

Erectile Dysfunction

Bed Wetting

Poor Posture
Feeding Difficulties

Drooling

Dental Cavities

Stroke

Speech Problems

Crooked Teeth

Gummy Smile

Elongated Facial Growth

Hormonal Imbalances

GI Diseases/Issues