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What is Orofacial Dysfunction?
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Orofacial dysfunction is connected to:
Upper airway obstruction
Finger or thumb sucking
Pacifier or bottle use
Orofacial muscular and structural differences
Genetics
Signs and symptoms include:
Speech distortion, such as a frontal lisp
Open mouth positioning
Dental abnormalities, like overjet or open bite
Tongue thrust (when the tongue pushes against the teeth during speech or swallowing)