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The American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) says an estimated 7 percent of the U.S. population may suffer from oralfacial pain that is severe enough to require treatment. There are a number of possible causes of this facial and mouth disorder.
Allergies
Allergy sufferers, especially children, can have difficulty breathing, and this can disrupt the normal function of the mouth or facial muscles. According to the American Speech Language Hearing Association, lip muscles may become weak over time if the mouth is frequently kept in the open position.
Genes
The size of a child's mouth and the overall strength of the facial muscles and the way in which teeth are arranged can be hereditary. The variance in physiological factors can make some individuals more susceptible to orofacial plan,
Enlarged Tonsils & Adenoids
When tonsils and adenoids become swollen, they can obstruct airways leading to continual open-mouth breathing.
Biting & Clenching
Orofacial pain may also be caused by persistent clenching and/or grinding of the teeth, lip and fingernail biting as well as lip picking.
Chronic Finger Sucking
A child who regularly sucks his finger or thumb can actually alter the shape of his teeth and jaw.
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