39 proper tongue posture diagram
Q: How do you teach young children to keep their mouths closed? I am working with a 28-month-old with an open mouth resting posture. He also sucks his thumb and uses a sippy cup. This question is a huge one that requires a lot of background. I will be writing a full chapter on this in my next book, called 21st Century Articulation Therapy to be published in 2012. Let me write a few main ideas ... Poor facial appearance is the result of bad tongue posture. To counteract this, maintain proper tongue posture by flattening your tongue against the roof of your mouth. This is also known as Mewing - a technique that improves bone structure and results in an attractive face. The Habit-Corrector® is worn passively two hours a day and night to provide the patient with 720 normal swallows: eliminating bad habits like tongue thrusting, and reinforcing proper swallowing. Improper tongue positions during rest and swallowing, such as tongue thrusting. Thumb and finger sucking. Nighttime mou...