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When the tongue rests low in the mouth, it must push forward to swallow – this is called a tongue thrust. A tongue thrust and mouth breathing always go hand in hand – so if you’re mouth breathing, you also have a tongue thrust swallowing pattern. You should not see the tongue while talking or while eating. During chewing, the tongue should be going up to the spot on the roof of the mouth and then push the food or drink down and back, not forward. GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disorder) may be related to tongue thrust. When swallowing with a tongue thrust, you can also burp excessively due to swallowing large amounts of air. This is the most recognizable sign that someone may need myofunctional therapy.
The most problematic aspect of this condition is where the tongue rests in the mouth. When someone has this condition, the tip of the tongue rests against or between the front teeth, and the entire tongue is positioned low in the mouth. Ideally, the tongue should rest in the top of the mouth and provide an internal support system for the upper jaw. It is important to recognize that a tongue thrust is a symptom. It can be an indicator of other health concerns involving the airway and breathing. When this kind of swallowing pattern is present, it’s almost inevitable that mouth breathing and an open mouth resting posture will also be found.
The only way to completely eliminate a tongue thrust is to learn new habits. The only way to learn new habits is to go through an exercise-based therapy program that retrains the muscles and the mind. Myofunctional therapy treatment is developed for a patient’s specific needs to help identify and correct any tongue-related issues.
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