Lecture Notes: Tongue Posture and Its Importance

Introduction

• Importance of practicing good tongue posture like sitting and standing posture.
• Tongue's impact goes beyond the mouth; it affects breathing, sinuses, eyes, head, neck, and shoulders.

Proper Tongue Positioning

• Common Mistake: Many people rest their tongue at the bottom of the mouth against the bottom teeth.
• Correct Position:
  • Rest your tongue at the top of your mouth, just behind the front teeth.
  • Entire tongue, including the back, should press against the roof of the mouth.
  • Ensure no pressure on front teeth (top or bottom).

Technique to Achieve Correct Tongue Positioning

• Use a sound to assist in placing the tongue correctly:
  • Before the sound, the tongue should lie flat on the palate (roof of the mouth).
  • Hold this tongue posture for 1 to 3 minutes to change clenching habits.

Effects of Tongue Position on Health

• Clenching Teeth: Leads to wearing out of back teeth, affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and head position.
• Swallowing Saliva: Occurs more than 2,000 times a day, emphasizing the importance of tongue placement.

Tools for Improving Tongue Posture

• Exploring the use of functional mouth guards:
  • Designed to address tongue posture.
  • Should not promote mouth breathing.
  • Must be shaped to accommodate teeth and tongue position.

Benefits

• Correct tongue posture can lead to improved posture and a range of health benefits.
• Highlights the interconnectedness of body systems.

Additional Resources

• Online certification: Jaw and Body Connection
  • Groundbreaking approach on how the jaw affects overall posture.
• Comprehensive training for:
  • Improving athletic performance.
  • Preventing injuries.
  • Addressing issues like knee pain, tight shoulders, and anterior pelvic tilt.
  • Engaging infographic trainer manual included.

Conclusion

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