Impairment of oral perception
Overview
Impairment of oral perception: A rare disorder where the mouth lacks the ability to detect sensations which affects oral function.
Symptoms
* Drooling * Transverse smile * Head held back to avoid drooling * Feeding difficulty * Speech delay
Treatment
* Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists: o Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) o Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist) o Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists) o Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck * Dental Health Specialists: o General Dentistry o Pediatric Dentistry (Child Dental) o Public Health Dentistry o Endodontics o Oral Pathology o Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery o Periodontics o Prosthodontics