Do You Recognize These Symptoms ?
- You snore regularly,
- Do you have poor sleep quality?
- You feel tired during the day
- You have difficulties swallowing
- Do you have a dry mouth when you wake up?
- Have your teeth shifted since your orthodontic treatment?
- You still grind your teeth at night
- You breathe through your mouth
- Do you suffer from pain or clicking in your jaw joint?
- Do you have neck or back pain
- You are afraid of choking while eating
These symptoms are often associated with tongue-related dysfunctions.
A Fundamental Approach
Instead of focusing solely on symptoms, assessing tongue function targets a fundamental physiological factor that affects breathing, swallowing, and posture.
An objective TPMD assessment conducted by a trained clinician can help determine the best treatment approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tongue plays a vital role in several essential functions, including swallowing, speaking, chewing (mastication), and maintaining proper oral posture when at rest.
Tongue dysfunction encompasses a range of issues, including improper suction-swallowing mechanics without adequate chewing, asymmetric pressure on the lateral teeth, or a low resting position. Addressing these issues is crucial for overall oral health.
Tongue strength plays a key role in swallowing efficiency, airway stability during sleep, dental alignment, and jaw balance. Insufficient or excessive tongue strength during function may contribute to an endurance deficit during sleep.
Yes, tongue dysfunction can contribute to snoring and sleep-disordered breathing. A weak tongue may fail to maintain its position during sleep, impacting airway function.
Tongue pressure measurement is an objective method used by healthcare professionals to quantify how much force the tongue can generate and sustain during specific tasks.
No. Tongue pressure measurement is noninvasive and well-tolerated. It involves a brief contact between the tongue and the bulb of a small probe.
Tongue assessments are performed by trained healthcare professionals, including doctors, dentists, orthodontists, speech therapists, and rehabilitation specialists.
In many cases, healthcare professionals may recommend targeted rehabilitation strategies based on objective assessment findings. Optimized treatments combine a tongue retraining device with the expertise of a rehabilitation specialist. The appropriate approach is tailored to the individual clinical context.
Consult a healthcare professional equipped with a Tongue Pressure Measurement Device (TPMD) for a thorough evaluation and recommendations.
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