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Uncover the Basics of OMDs:
What You Need to Know

Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD’s) present in a variety of ways, with different root causes and symptoms. As a result, I’m introduced to new patients through various channels. Some are referred by dentists, orthodontists or ENT’s; others reach out independently for help with speech delays or other concerns.


OMD’s are Alterations or Compensations in:

  • Breathing

  • Sucking

  • Chewing

  • Swallowing

  • Speech

  • Lip Position

  • Tongue and cheek posture, known as oral rest posture

OMD symptoms can include:

  • Difficulty with feeding/eating as an infant

  • Thumb-sucking or nail-biting

  • Suspected tongue and/or lip tie

  • Improper tongue resting posture

  • Tongue thrust swallowing

  • Difficulty with food textures or picky eating habits

  • Open-mouth breathing or resting with lips open

  • Interrupted or poor sleep, sleep apnea

  • Crowded teeth, shifting teeth, or bite changes.

  • Jaw or neck pain and/or headaches

  • Difficulty with speech sounds or speech production

OMD’s Can Negatively Impact:

  • Upper airway

  • Sleep quality

  • Speech

  • Facial and growth development in children

  • Facial aesthetics

  • Occlusion (the bite)

  • Temporomandibular joint