02/12/2020
The tongue is a powerful muscle, impacting many parts of the body beyond the mouth
Just like we practice good sitting and standing posture for the sake of our necks and backs, we should also practice good tongue posture for the sake of our mouth.
In fact, the position of your tongue impacts your ability to breathe through the nose, your sinuses, your eyes, your head, your neck and shoulders.
So what is the right way to hold your tongue? Let’s start with the wrong way first. For a lot of people, their tongue rests at the bottom of the mouth, pushing against the bottom teeth. Is this you? If so, you have improper tongue positioning
Proper tongue positioning is where the tongue rests at the top of the mouth, sitting behind the front teeth. Your entire tongue (including the back) should be pressing against the roof of the mouth, as seen on the circles in the picture.
Your lips should be sealed and your teeth should rest slightly apart. You don’t want any pressure on your bottom or top front teeth. Even the slightest pressure over time will move them (this is how orthodontics works!).
What are the benefits of holding your tongue the right way? Avoiding all of the uncomfortable symptoms of improper tongue posture! .
▪️Breathe Better
▪️Sleep Better
▪️Look Better
▪️Feel Better .
