Tongue thrust
Tongue Thrust
Tongue thrust (pronounced: /tʌŋ θrʌst/), also known as orofacial muscular imbalance, is a behavioral pattern in which the tongue protrudes through the anterior incisors during swallowing, speech, and while the tongue is at rest. This condition is most commonly seen in children. The etymology of the term "tongue thrust" is derived from the English words "tongue", meaning the muscular organ in the mouth, and "thrust", meaning to push suddenly or violently.
Causes
Tongue thrust can be caused by various factors such as thumb sucking, large tonsils, hereditary factors, or certain types of artificial nipples used in feeding infants. It can also be associated with certain types of speech disorders.
Symptoms
Symptoms of tongue thrust may include speech issues such as mispronunciation of words, particularly those containing "s", "z", "sh", "zh", "ch" and "j" sounds. Other symptoms may include difficulty in swallowing, mouth breathing, and changes in the appearance of the face and teeth.
Treatment
Treatment for tongue thrust often involves speech therapy, where a therapist will teach the individual how to use their tongue properly. Other treatments may include orthodontic treatment or oral appliance therapy.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tongue thrust
- Wikipedia's article - Tongue thrust
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