You should consider myo if you can answer yes to any or several of the following questions:

Do you find yourself clenching your teeth or have been told you have worn your teeth?

Do you get TMJ or facial pain? Tension in your neck? Tension headaches?

Does any part of your tongue rest low or against your teeth (as in not against the roof of your mouth) habitually?

Does your tongue thrust between your teeth when you speak or swallow instead of moving up against the roof of your mouth?

Do you breathe through your mouth either during the day or at night?

Do you suffer from gas or bloat after eating? Trouble swallowing pills? Excessive gag reflex?

Do you snore or suffer from any sleep disordered breathing? Wake up frequently during the night? Wake up not feeling rested?

Are you unhappy with your smile line? Do you feel like your smile or facial muscles differ from one side to the other?

If your child:

Had trouble breast feeding and/or transitioning to solid foods.

Is a picky eater, or other sensory issues including excessive gag reflex.

Complains of stomach aches frequently, suffers from bloating, gas or hiccups.

Snores, grinds their teeth, mouth breathing, or excessive movement during sleep.

Grimaces or tongue thrusts out when speaking or swallowing.

Has an improper oral habit- thumb sucking, tongue sucking, blanket/clothing sucking, pacifier after age 1, etc.

Has trouble focusing or appears hyperactive.

Suffers from congestion and allergies.

Comprehensive Assessment

Screening Tools & Validated Protocols

STOP BANG Sleep Screening

Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire