
Signs and Symptoms of an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder in a Child:
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Does your child have crooked and/or crowded teeth?
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Is your child a picky-eater?
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Does your child suck their thumb or fingers or use a pacifier regularly?
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Does your child clench or grind their teeth?
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Does your child mouth-breathe during the day?
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Does your child have difficulties with falling asleep, bed-wetting, staying asleep or having nightmares?
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Does your child have Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) pain or a limited range of motion in their jaws?
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Does your child suffer from regular migraines or headaches?
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Does your child have swallowing or speech difficulties (e.g. they have a lisp or can't stay their "R" sounds)?
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Is your child experiencing any orthodontic relapse (i.e. after having their braces off, their teeth have started becoming crooked again)?