{"id":573,"date":"2021-09-22T04:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T04:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/?p=573"},"modified":"2021-09-22T13:01:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T13:01:20","slug":"holistic-dentist-southlake-discusses-proper-tongue-positioning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/22\/holistic-dentist-southlake-discusses-proper-tongue-positioning\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Tongue Resting in the Proper Position?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The muscles throughout your body form a delicate network. When one muscle is not functioning as it should, it can adversely affect nearby structures. The tongue is no exception to this rule. Although it is a relatively small muscle, it can cause a range of problems if it does not rest in the proper position. Dr. Preetha Thomas, a holistic dentist in Southlake, is here to discuss how your tongue should rest, how you can identify signs of an improper tongue resting position, and what you can do to correct problems with tongue positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Proper Tongue Positioning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your mouth is at rest, your tongue should be against the roof of your mouth, but it should not be pressing against any of your teeth. Your teeth should be slightly apart, and your lips should be closed. Deviations from this positioning can contribute to problems like jaw and neck pain, shifting teeth, breathing difficulties, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Your Tongue in the Proper Place?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The above description should give you a fair idea of whether your tongue is in the right place. However, if you still aren\u2019t sure, you can evaluate yourself for the following signs and symptoms, all of which indicate a possible problem with your tongue\u2019s resting position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n