You know that lazy roommate who never pulls their weight? Yeah. That might be your tongue.
Most of us have no idea what our tongue is supposed to be doing all day. But if it’s chilling at the bottom of your mouth like it’s on a beach vacation? We’ve got issues.
Myofunctional therapy is like personal training for your face — and it starts with retraining your tongue. Because believe it or not, where your tongue rests impacts how you breathe, sleep, speak, and even how your face ages. Wild, right?
Quick check — where’s your tongue right now?
If it’s not lightly suctioned to the roof of your mouth, just behind your front teeth, congrats: you’re part of the “low tongue club.” (Don’t worry, it’s fixable.)
Here’s what a lazy tongue can cause:
- Mouth breathing
- Snoring
- Crooked teeth
- Poor posture
- Low energy
What you can do:
- Practice nasal breathing 24/7 (yes, even while you sleep, mouth tape can help!)
- Do daily tongue exercises, a myofunctional therapist can guide you. (Hint hint, that would be me).
- Get evaluated for a tongue tie or oral restriction
Bottom line? Your tongue has one job. Let’s make sure it’s doing it.