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The correct tongue position is essential for the normal growth of face and jaws. Changes in the tongue position affects the growth, position of teeth and overall health.
In this post I am going to walk you through identifying the correct tongue position.
You can also stand in front of mirror and replicate the steps
Step 1: Identify palate
Palate as the roof of mouth
Palate is the roof of the mouth. It is also the floor of nose. Basically, it separates nose and mouth.
Step 2: Find incisive papilla
Identify front two teeth
Incisive Papilla
Incisive papilla lies just behind the two front teeth. You can feel it as an elevation with your tongue tip.
Step 3: Place tongue just behind the elevation
Tongue Tip position
The correct position of tongue tip is just behind the elevation.
Step 4: Make the Umbrella Posture
Tongue sticking to palate
Whole tongue sticking to palate: Umbrella Posture
Umbrella Posture
At rest, tongue should be completely sticking to the palate with tip of tongue just behind the elevation. Because of the shape, we call it The Umbrella Posture.