Stop Mouth Breathing

May is mouth breathing Awareness Month, which is why I'm talking about this subject so much. It is something that goes undetected sometimes. Not only does it affect our mouth, but it also has several negative effects on our body as well. For children, if caught early enough, it's easy to change the habit or get help when it's less invasive rather than waiting until they get older. An open mouth creates an imbalance with the lips and tongue, this is an important factor that should be considered. If you're having a problem breathing through your nose, there could be another medical problem like deviated septum adenoids, tonsils, or something like that. So you might need to see your physician, your dentist, or an ENT. Key Takeaways:-Important things to take into consideration before seeing a myofunctional therapist-The common factors associated with chronic mouth breathing-The importance of detecting mouth breathing as early as childhood-The goals of Myofunctional therapy-The effects of sucking as a habit-How an open mouth posture can have an effect to a person’s speech and appearance