torticollis linked with mouth structure problems?

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Hi folks,

I wanted to ask if anyone had ever heard of torticollis having any root causes

with mouth/jaw structure problems (not the neck).

In addition to her torticollis, I just wonder if any of my daughter's issues

below are linked to mouth/jaw structure: unsuccessful latch, doesn't open her

mouth in an open " O " shape when feeding solids.

The thought occurred to me today when thinking about my 3 year old nephew who

has mouth structure problems that affect his speech. Could it be possible that

my sister and I both possess some weird genetic trait that screws up our kids'

mouth structures? A big assumption, but just curious if anyone had ever heard

of any research linking torticollis (or these other issues) with mouth structure

problems.

I emailed our pediatrician, cranio-plastics specialist, physical therapist, and

lactation consultant, but my guess is that none of them will have anything

useful to propose. If there is a link, or even potential link, I'd like to find

as many preventive measures as possible to avoid further developmental delays.

Thanks,

Mom to Lena, 8 months old

Hanger band, Sacramento, CA (9 weeks)