Brace Face?
If not eliminated early, tongue thrust results in orthodontic braces at some point to make up for what the tongue did not do naturally during development.
Debunking the Myths
Is Your Child At Risk For Developing Tongue Thrust?
So what if we could go back and potentially undo some of these contributing factors at the earliest of ages rather than waiting until they are 8 and already entrenched in the reverse swallow tongue thrust patterns? This idea is so radical and revolutionary it just might change the face of tongue thrust!
Tongue Thrust Like Its 1978?
I guess I’m amazed because I’ve been effectively treating and eliminating tongue thrust for over 15 years, so when I hear these reports from clients, friends, or family I just shake my head in disbelief! Am I time warping back to 1978?
Brace Face?
It’s interesting to me that it has become a “cool, social status” to have braces (younger and younger) but to address the underlying cause of the braces (for many but not all) is completely ignored and even avoided.
Tongue Thrust: The Early Years
I am frequently asked about what can be done with the tongue thrust kiddos who are under the age of intervention for the Stone Tongue Thrust Protocol (STTP) because they don’t have the awareness and attention to actively participate in the intensive remediation program. Should you ignore it? Wait for 8?
Do you have TMJ pain?
Everyone knows TMJ pain is caused from teeth grinding and jaw popping right? Well, hold on a minute. Have you ever considered the role of your tongue in TMJ? I ask because I am a speech language pathologist, we are the “tongue specialists” and I never really thought about the connection until I saw first …
Don’t believe it! Something CAN be done!
Another mind-blowing experience I had the other day. I am going to change the names here to protect the innocent and the ignorant but unfortunately this story hit so close to home that I KNOW it is happening everywhere, all the time.
Kudos to the Parents!
I am continually amazed that in 2016 we still have these perpetuated myths about tongue thrust, whether it exists, what to do about it and whether it matters. I guess I’m amazed because I’ve been effectively treating and eliminating tongue thrust for almost 15 years so when I hear these reports from clients, friends, or …
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