Lip Incompetence Revisited: Some Good News

Almost two years ago, I wrote a piece on lip incompetence. Surprisingly, it has gotten more consistent attention than any other blog I have done. It is a condition where the lips cannot form a seal when your jaw is at rest without straining. It can cause a variety of dental, health, and social problems. For these reasons, it should be diagnosed and correct as soon as possible. If you suspect you may have this condition, consult with your dentist as soon as you can. There is very good research that shows a simple exercise you can do right now can help immensely until you get definitive treatment. Read on…

General Health, Oral Health, Functional MedicineScott Solomons, DDSMarch 15, 2021Lip Incompetence, receded chin, protruding lower lip, undersized lower jaw, less prominent chin, smaller dental arch size, orbicularis oris muscle, Ohtsuka, Kaneko, Exercise, Mouth Exercise, Mout TapeComment

Lip Incompetence, Mouth Breathing, (And Mouth Tape?)

Lip incompetence is a condition where the lips cannot form a seal when your jaw is at rest without straining. It should be diagnosed and correct as soon as possible. It is generally very easy to detect, but in some cases it can be tricky. If you suspect you may have this condition, consult with your dentist as soon as you can.

Functional Medicine, General Health, Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSMay 13, 2019Facial development, Xerostomia, Retrognathia, Orthodontics, Mouth Breathing, Lip Incompetence, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, ADHD, Tooth Decay, Gum Disease, Thrush, Burning Mouth, Darwinian Dentistry Comment