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This is called an “open bite,” which occurs when the upper and lower front teeth do not fully meet when biting down. https://www.rootedspeechandmyo.com/blogs/jaw-pain monthly 0.5 2026-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69d985e2ca25755d77f3d956/2e9c642a-5e28-4509-b458-c41c0b4dd6e5/Pic1.png Blog - Why Do I Have Jaw Pain (And What Can I Do About It?) In this blog post, I will answer frequently asked questions about jaw pain, including the common causes, symptoms, and treatment options, to help you move forward with greater confidence and direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69d985e2ca25755d77f3d956/1dfff845-5c25-4012-885c-c2b3a63343a4/Pic2.jpg Blog - Why Do I Have Jaw Pain (And What Can I Do About It?) - 6. What is a myofunctional therapist? A myofunctional therapist specializes in evaluating and treating the muscles and habits of the face, mouth, and jaw. Myofunctional therapy is often described as “physical therapy for the mouth” because it focuses on improving the function of the oral and facial muscles. https://www.rootedspeechandmyo.com/blogs/tongue-tie monthly 0.5 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69d985e2ca25755d77f3d956/1d08cbfd-57fa-42a7-b8eb-45b3c06b9e72/image2.jpg Blog - How do I know if I have a tongue tie? Is the tongue able to lift to the roof of the mouth? Can it move side to side? Can it suction to the roof of the mouth? Does it play a functional role in chewing, swallowing, speech, and sleep? These are all aspects that may be looked at during a myofunctional evaluation. Assessing how the tongue functions day to day is especially insightful because a tongue tie can present itself differently in each patient. 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