Tongue Thrust Therapy

After birth, babies stick their tongues out to protect their airways. It also helps them get milk from the bottle or their mother’s breast. As they grow older, this behavior disappears. However, some children may develop a condition called tongue thrust.

Tongue thrust is an abnormal swallowing pattern in which the tongue protrudes forward during swallowing. This can cause problems with speech, as well as difficulty eating and drinking. It can also lead to misaligned teeth. It could be difficult to stop this behavior if you don't know how. This is where tongue thrust therapy comes in handy.