Effects of mouth breathing on orofacial muscles of children & adolescents

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Effects of mouth breathing on orofacial muscles of children & adolescents” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”15″][vc_column_text]In order to breathe through mouth, lips and mouth need to be kept open leading to alteration in the orofacial muscle activities. Normally, there is a balance of muscle forces from inside (tongue) and outside (lips and cheeks). Mouth…

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What is Diaphragm?

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_column_text]What is Diaphragm? Diaphragm is a dome shaped muscle between the chest (thoracic) and stomach (abdominal) spaces. It is the main muscle involved in breathing-in. Diaphragm forms “Network of Breathing”. The functions it performs are Breathing function- Main muscle for breathing-in Posture control- By stabilizing lumbar spine Vascular and lymphatic system drainage Role in…