Mouth breathing is linked to sleep disorders, forward head posture, gum disease, temporomandibular joint disorder, behavioral issues in children and more. Chronic mouth breathing can contribute to improper facial skeletal growth and development.
A low tongue resting position can lead to mouth breathing, an open mouth posture, have long term effects involving the TMJ health, reduced nasal breathing and narrowing of the maxillary arch.
Sleep disorders can include sleep apnea, insomnia, night terrors, snoring, and more. Sleep disorders are linked to TMD, behavioral problems, obesity, digestive problems and others.
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If you answered yes to any of these signs and symptoms, myofunctional therapy could be right for you.