What is a tongue thrust?
A tongue thrust occurs when the tongue moves in a horizontal plane and pushes against the teeth during a swallow, instead of a vertical plane. A tongue thrust may cause dental issues such as an overbite or an open-bite. A tongue thrust may be associated with thumbsucking, mouth breathing, and ear infections. Children with upper respiratory issues and chronic ear infections may exhibit an open-mouth posture. An open-mouth posture may lead to a forward tongue position.
A tongue thrust occurs when the tongue moves in a horizontal plane (instead of vertical) and pushes against the teeth during a swallow. A tongue thrust may cause dental issues such as an overbite or an open-bite and may be associated with thumbsucking, mouth breathing, and ear infections. Children with upper respiratory issues and chronic ear infections may exhibit an open-mouth posture. An open-mouth posture may lead to a forward tongue position.
