Tongue thrust exercises

Dr. Frey teaches proper tongue posture and movement.

[@avitony35]

Really helpful info !!! It’s amazing how strong the tongue is ..

[@kamarifit]

Awesome video, THANK YOU! One of the best videos Ive come across on the topic of Tongue Posture.

[@championsmiles]

Thank you!

[@aseeker2269]

Please everyone! If you have an issue with tongue thrust, please take advantage of these exercises! I've had this problem with it for almost all of my life and it's costing me thousands of dollars to fix.

[@daphneattla]

Thank you for the video! When you said "like a wave" that is what helped me.

[@blisa4real1]

Same!!!!

[@blisa4real1]

I have been watching this video everyday to remind myself how to place my tongue in my mouth while at rest and while eating to address this issue. I recently got tinnitus from TMJ disorder and went to Physical therapy after 6 sessions we found out I had a tongue thrust which made my tongue lay flat in my mouth and kept my upper and lower teeth to touch all day which led to my jaw muscles always working and never getting any break and this led to TMJ issues. I was told to practice what was suggested in this video and it has helped tremendously. Only thing is my mouth feels so weird doing this all day, while keeping my lips closed with my teeth apart. Hopefully It becomes a habit after 21 days...

[@championsmiles]

It can take some time to adjust and definitely can be akward. Glad the video is helping!

[@paintwater4968]

Any updates?

[@RapunzelASMR]

@@championsmiles yes especially when your tongue feels big because your palate is narrow . I have that and it feels my tongue doesnt fit XD altho I can hold it in the right position easily when paying attention. I can swallow well like that also. But I need to constantly remind myslf throughout the day and also my tongue on the sides will go between my molars because there is no space

[@leslychavez211]

Omg same!! I feel like my tongue doesn't/shouldn't belong because my mouth is small for it 😆​@@RapunzelASMR

[@chamisj]

When I practice holding my tongue properly like you said, I have found that I actually breathe better while doing this for some reason.

[@tarablake8241]

Excellent video. Thank you so much..

[@alwayswright5188]

I came across this video because I am on this new journey to correcting my smile and speech issues from tongue thrust. I have a tongue crib and it has been a big adjustment. Thank you for explaining the habits and the things I can do to continue to change this bad habit.

[@reine924]

Me too! I got my tongue crib in October last year (2021). I got the braces about two and a half months earlier.

[@vgacoralreef]

where did you get your tongue crib from?

[@NancyDesireTv]

Thank you. I will practice this.

[@gigiwilson621]

Thank you for this!

[@kei7264]

Only good video in tongue thrust exercises, thank you so much 🙏

[@jamsusss]

Known about my tongue thrust for almost 15 years and finally did a search for exercises. This is life-changing man, thank you so much.

[@championsmiles]

Hope it helps!

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey by tongue thrust is ur upper teeth become big and how much forward it is?

[@mediaiweb]

@@nasreenakhuda Yes 30 percent of my tongue can pass through my open bite

[@nasreenakhuda]

@@mediaiweb hey by tongue thrust do you feel that ur upper is tensed or tied? When u talk ur upper lip comes forward?

[@mediaiweb]

@@nasreenakhuda Not really, cos my tongue is against my front teeth . when i talk , i try to be careful so as not to spit on people. though, when i wake up in the morning, my tongue get erected against my teeth. i feel like my tongue thrust is somehow connected to my conscious . it felt like i must have gon tru some trauma to have lost some connection between my consiousness and my tongue . i dont know .

[@calhuh1232]

Thanks, i was getting really worried about my tongue thrust

[@myeshadapisces]

Great information. Will practice these methods🙏🏾

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey by tongue thrust did ur face get longer in size

[@stellaorga]

Thank you so much!

[@Starlitearcturian]

Thank you for this video!

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey by tongue thrust did ur face get longer in size? Chin longer?

[@tifcat]

Great demonstrations this helped a lot. I just found out in my 30s that I had this.

[@championsmiles]

Thank you!

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey by tongue thrust did ur upper teeth become big or coming forward?

[@dasjvs]

@@nasreenakhuda coming forward

[@telete6456]

Thank you❤️

[@NaturalMonroe]

Will try this and come back in a few months with an update. Thank you

[@championsmiles]

Sounds good

[@seancomp4361]

Should you swallow like this when you swallow liquid too?

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey naturalmonre by tongue thrust did ur face get longer in size?

[@gabriellameattray9778]

0:45 thank you!! I explained to my mom that my open bite was getting worse even though I was wearing my retainers

[@AARTIKUMARI-rs6zn]

It's really informative for me as well! thanks a lot ...

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey by tongue thrust did ur front teeth become big or coming more forward?

[@AARTIKUMARI-rs6zn]

@@nasreenakhudaYa, both the things are there!

[@nasreenakhuda]

@@AARTIKUMARI-rs6zn how much forward is your upper teeth coming? More or little?

[@AARTIKUMARI-rs6zn]

@@nasreenakhuda I think little.

[@nasreenakhuda]

@@AARTIKUMARI-rs6zn hey by tongue thrust did ur face get longer in size? Chin longer?

[@naseekzain4447]

Is if we practice this, then cap made by tunge thrust to the teeth would naturally go?

[@KayKay-jv8dy]

I forgot to add, I have braces on and it’s closed my gap. I underwent a surgery where they cut a part of the gum where the space was before the braces closed it. It’s helped greatly but I noticed I still tongue thrust some times. I’m hoping these exercises work🙂

[@Jainilaa]

Thank u sir same problem to me but i applied appliances for 8 months then will put braces for tooth gap

[@rubaa8694]

Sir I have an overbite and also tounge thrusting. I started doing this exercise’s but after one day I’m feeling some weird sensation on my teeth and my lower teeth is paining.And I’m also getting a headache.And also salaiva is forming on my mouth .Should I continue doing this exercises and getting used to it?I mean can the pain might gone after making it a habit?

[@Itsmuna]

I had an overbite till 2 years ago but the second I put on braces I developed open bite because of my tongue which took a while to correct I finished my braces treatment a year ago and I’m not joking when I say I developed an open bite 2 weeks after it’s so horrible because now I’m already thinking of going to another orthodontist because mine said my teeth Will never be straight because I touch my lips together and push my tongue on my front teeth when I’m swallowing and it’s too late since I’m in my early 20s to get rid of this

[@tyneishayoung7927]

The fact that my ortho never mentioned it to me and I’ve had braces for 2.5 years is crazy

[@BenZen44]

Should the tip of the tongue move back from the original spot on the roof of the mouth when swallowing or was the wave pattern you described only referring to the back of the tongue?

[@championsmiles]

Good question. As long as the tongue does not move forward, you are good to go.

[@BenZen44]

@@championsmiles Thank you!

[@carlyc9891]

Hello dr Frey this was explained very well. I once had the perfect smile and now I have an overbite of 3m and I feel it’s changed my smile and effected my confidence. I can’t talk properly either and I really didn’t no this was all because of the tongue. I’ve just tried to keep my tongue up to the roof which I will work on but I feel like I look weird and it doesnt feel quite right what is that? Also by correcting the tongue can it naturally correct the overbite at all? I saw an orthodontist and he said I can have braces but it may close the gap by 50% and I will have to wear a retainer forever. I hope you reply much love from the uk

[@championsmiles]

Thank you! It is possible that you may get some spontaneous orthodontic improvement by mastering this. However, without examining you it is impossible for me to say. Working on this will definitely feel awkward, but you should get used to it over time. Keep in mind that you do not have to move your tongue far from your teeth, as long as your tongue is not touching your front teeth. Good luck!

[@Ida-Adriana]

What about invisalign, if it’s not a skeletal bite issue and just dental, it should work and it seems less invasive.

[@Ida-Adriana]

What about invisalign, if it’s not a skeletal bite issue and just dental, it should work and it seems less invasive. I wish i had an overbite i think, have huge open bite and it’s not cool at all.

[@JohnDoe-hy2ky]

Could you do a video and use the end of your pen to point to the exact spot we should be resting/ putting are tongue? So we're not putting it to far back. Thanks man!

[@championsmiles]

The next time I record, I'll add a part two and point that out. Thank you!

[@JohnDoe-hy2ky]

Awesome!

[@ThatFemaleTarryn]

this video is so helpful! i’m about to get braces for the second time and this time i’m paying out of pocket. I fear I won’t be able to break this habit and my teeth will shift back to my open bite 😕. However, I’m going work on these exercises . I also tongue thrust in my sleep. That is when I do it the most. Any advice on how to minimize that?

[@batmga5398]

I'm going through this too:( I had braces and my teeth were perfect. I thought my teeth shifted because I didn't wear the retainers long enough but it was definitely my tongue thrust and I'm saving up for Invisalign now.

[@nit7831]

You will succeed 😊 best wishes to u

[@nit7831]

You will succeed 😊 best wishes to u

[@Sunnycakepop]

Hey how's you doing now

[@woodward_alan]

Very helpful thanks

[@someasiankid6323]

bruxism caused me to have a speech impediment that's caused by this. I hope this'll help

[@nasreenakhuda]

Sir in google it says that those who have tongue thrust their face will get long in size? Is this true?

[@999abcede]

I was looking at old pictures and I never had a one sided open bite but it developed randomly 3 years ago and it was because my toungue would push out on that side but idk how it developed out of no where

[@tarunkumar8031]

Thanks

[@artisticagi]

2:25 check tongue position throughout the day (set reminders on phone)

[@alinazaheer9432]

I have tongue thrust and i am.unable to swallow my saliva in that position which you told. I have tongue crib fix in my mouth but its so difficult to swallow.

[@JohnDoe-hy2ky]

Wish my dentist would of told me about this when I first got brace's as a kid because now I got a open bite and they might not be able to fix it now as an adult 😡🤬

[@skye5279]

Get Invisalign I have an open bite & tongue thrust, I’m getting Invisalign to close my open bite

[@hazelriley4673]

Are you sure? Second opinion maybe? I had braces in middle school and I now have them at 33 because of open bite due to tongue thrust.

[@natashanemberi4381]

@@skye5279hi has this corrected? I also have Invisalign and I tongue thrust

[@ryanbrets7695]

​@@skye5279It will come back if you don't correct your tongue thrust

[@Pinkytiwai6458]

Sir I have tongue swelling and scalloped tongue since 2 month, and i dont have any problems in my tongue only swelling and scalloped, how i can solve my tongue swelling or scalloped problem please sir suggest me

[@danishawatson4105]

After having my son I realized my tongue was pushing my teeth forward. It has been about 6 months now and my top teeth are pushed out, I have a gap in between my teeth and noticed when I swallow my tongue goes between my teeth. Will doing these exercises reverse the effect and help my teeth go back to normal? Or do I need a guard?

[@championsmiles]

It is unlikely that the teeth will self correct without orthodontic treatment, but not impossible!

[@abhindabhi315]

A quick question, where should I place my tongue if i have Hawley retainers?

[@championsmiles]

Same concept. Your retainer will help maintain tooth position while you are wearing it.

[@nasreenakhuda]

Sir in google it says that speech problems will cause gummy smile!! Gummy smile means gums upon teeth look noticeable while smiling!! Is this true?

[@rihamahmed4183]

I’m a tongue thruster, I did all of these exercises throughout my day but while I’m asleep I can’t control my tongue to stay in the right position so please can you give me any tips to avoid thrusting while I’m asleep?

[@championsmiles]

Very tough to control a tongue thrust during sleep

[@junii741]

Get a habit breaking appliance fabricated from dental clinic

[@HoneyPie1978]

@@junii741 yes i currently have a tongue crib, i can say it alleviates most of the issues at night

[@HoneyPie1978]

@@championsmiles very true, psychologically my mind depends on that to fall asleep

[@fullboxedbypat]

What if you he doesn’t rest on top

[@beckscoco7278]

Can you this with tongue spurs at the bottom? My tongue rests on the bottom of my mouth under the Spurs.

[@championsmiles]

You may be able to do this with tongue spurs, check with your orthodontist

[@kaifianaaz9986]

I m lil confuse- my whole life i had kept my tongue same way u suggested that made my upper teeth come forward. Then i had braces i thot i was pushing my teeth with my tongue hence i started resting my tongue tip at back of my bottom teeth nd mid part at roof top..now i have tongue thrust..what shud i do exactly (S0 SHUD I REST MY TONGUE ON BACK ROOF OF MY TONGUE)

[@mediaiweb]

Yes, you are to avoid your tongue touching your teeth. and practice everyday with your tongue touching the roof of your mouth.

[@Kayla-ev6pc]

Omg I can’t help this

[@mediaiweb]

I'm 50 now can the tongue thrust exercise work for me? plus i have an open bite that need fixing, not sure if I qualify now. I'm going to record "where is my tongue" and ill put the audio on repeat as a reminder on my desk and on my phone with my earpiece. hmm, tongue behavior modification... when I tried your teachings my tongue aches and it vibrates is like a tongue of war between my tongue and me wanting to put it against the roof of my mouth hence why it aches, I guess my tongue muscles is re-aligning.

[@championsmiles]

It’s not likely that the exercises, alone, will change the alignment of your teeth. But they can certainly help you retrain your tongue to avoid thrusting. You are most certainly working against muscle memory. Good luck!

[@mediaiweb]

@@championsmiles oh ok Thanks brent.

[@essencehd]

God Bless You. This is definitely a sign from God Thanks so much my friend keep doing your best 👍🏽🙏🏽❤️‍🔥

[@lolabunny7140]

I do this and my orthodontist said he can't use braces to fix it until I fix my tongue so I'm trying not to do it

[@koobaatooasparagus8746]

When I put my tongue on the roof of my mouth why does it feel like it's squishing my tongue

[@karibhel]

I just found out that I have this and I have a question. What if my problem is swallowing and now that I have orthodoncy for it is literally imposible for me to swallow the way you described, it's not that is awkward, is that i can't do it. Are there any steps I can do to go from nothing to that???

[@championsmiles]

Focus on keeping the tip of your tongue in one spot when you swallow

[@Ida-Adriana]

Do you have tongue tie, maybe?

[@cb-zc8dv]

thank you but what can i do when im sleeping?

[@championsmiles]

Unfortunately, it is very difficult to control a tongue thrust during sleep

[@SalmanM190]

Going to seriously fix my tongue and my mouth breathing habit, message me in 3 months from now to see if I did it or not

[@abigailb8225]

lol l just put my braces today

[@SalmanM190]

@@abigailb8225 you better be downing pain killer, they are seriously going to hurt

[@ashleym3121]

My tongue is big and pushes against the back of my teeth so I have an open bite in the back. My teeth all touch in the front but not in the back. Really hard to chew now

[@championsmiles]

That can be difficult to manage, but you are not alone.

[@ashleym3121]

@@championsmiles yeah, my orthodontist always tells me I’m the most difficult case he’s had and it’s making me think it won’t be fixed

[@mediaiweb]

How long will it take for my tongue to master my palate and eating with my tongue moving backward please pls?

[@championsmiles]

Instead of thinking that your tongue is moving backwards, consider that you are not letting your tongue come forward. Some people learn quickly, others take time. Even after it becomes easy, you should continue to check to make sure you aren’t relapsing.

[@mediaiweb]

@@championsmiles Thank you so much brent, that's the best way to think about it. like ur teeth are the enemy of your tongue lol so keep your tongue away from them. I'm actually thinking of putting a tic tac on the tip of my tongue against the roof like a rewarder.. what u think brent?

[@JohnDoe-hy2ky]

@@mediaiweb I use a regular cheerio because of the less sugar.

[@mediaiweb]

@@JohnDoe-hy2ky oh ok

[@mini_k4498]

When i place my tongue at the roof of my mouth Slava starts to come into my mouth is that normal and how can I stop it

[@KayKay-jv8dy]

Same here. I just came across this video and i feel weird not allowing my tongue touch my front teeth like I’m frowning. How can we stop the saliva from forming inside the mouth?

[@rickardosymister1330]

I feel like my cheek is weak I just my tounge moving it's own why

[@nasreenakhuda]

Sir i when i sleep my tongue touches the back of upper teeth? Will this cause buck teeth or teeth forward? Will front teeth look more forward when we talk or smile?

[@championsmiles]

This method is primarily used to prevent teeth from shifting back after completion of orthodontic treatment. I do not recommend it as a method to control the position of teeth in the absence of orthodontic treatment. If you are an adult, the position of your teeth is unlikely to change whether you learn this technique or not. In other words--if you don't have spacing, you probably won't see spacing develop even if you aren't practicing the exercises. If you already have spacing, but you don't learn the technique, it probably won't get much worse. With respect to your question, if you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, the position of the tongue during sleep is one of the most challenging aspects of controlling the tongue position. While we can improve the position of the teeth with treatment, we have to monitor the impact the tongue can have during sleep. However, if you are not undergoing orthodontic treatment, the tongue has probably already done whatever damage it will do. You may not be able to control the position during sleep, but practicing the technique while awake will cut down on 2/3 of the time each day. Good luck!

[@trxnqui]

@@championsmiles im 15 , my dentist said my tongue thrust wouldnt affect me. but it has. and it has made my ‘ perfect smile ‘ not so perfect 😃

[@yessirski9801]

I have an overbite because I sucked my thumb until 11 years old. and I speak weirdly. ( lisps, and mushy sounds ( not clear pronounciates) - Is this something I should be worried about - also, do you think orthodontist can fix this with be being 15 without jaw surgery ..? Appreciate your work ! Keep it up

[@championsmiles]

Without a thorough examination, it’s difficult to make any specific assessments. Nevertheless, orthodontics can probably help!

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey by tongue thrust did ur face get longer in size

[@yessirski9801]

@@nasreenakhuda I think so yes, my chin sticks out bit if that's what u mean ?But no overly noticeable. No-one else would think anything of it. You only realise it if I ask them - ie. Does my chin stick out

[@MrTesfamicael]

I have an over bite because my tongue keeps pushing against my teeth when I sleep, what should I do ? And how worse can it get if I don’t something about it now

[@championsmiles]

The best thing you can do is schedule an exam with an orthodontist. Unfortunately, your questions can’t be answered thoroughly without a comprehensive exam. It could get worse if you do nothing, but proper treatment should be able to prevent that from happening. Thank you for the question!

[@mediaiweb]

Me to, it feels like a tongue erection when i wake up in the morning against my teeth.

[@nasreenakhuda]

@@mediaiweb hey is ur front teeth become big or coming forwards? How much forward is it more or little?

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey MrTesfami is ur upper teeth big or coming forward? How much forward is it? More or little?

[@mediaiweb]

They will give u a retainer that u can wear every day amd when u sleep to protect your teeth from getting pushed by your tongue.

[@Alicx1]

Does it start to feel normal after a while? Or will it always feel uncomfortable?

[@championsmiles]

Yes, it will feel awkward at first, but eventually become second nature

[@Alicx1]

@@championsmiles thank you!

[@Alicx1]

@@championsmiles how much should I practice a day? As much as possible?

[@sheabutta5425]

How much practice does someone need to avoid tongue thrusting? I had a consultation recently and the orthodontist told me he's only seen 2 patients in his career relearn how to position their tongue. Just a suggestion: Dr. Frey please start working giving your videos better titles. This is such a helpful video however it took some digging to find. Outside of videos posted, there is nothing that states your a dentist or orthodontist. I think this could really help you gain more followers.

[@championsmiles]

I’m not sure that it’s something that should be looked at as a pass/fail. From my standpoint, behavior modification includes a combination of awareness and habit breaking. You can’t take the tongue out of the mouth, so it will always be capable of applying pressure toward the teeth if pushing in that direction. My goal is for my patients to recognize what it means to have a tongue thrust (awareness) and help them learn how to keep their tongue from thrusting unnecessarily (habit breaking). I have had many patients achieve success in learning these exercises. Some folks can make an immediate change to tongue posture. Others take more time. Thank you for the suggestion! I never intended for this video or my channel to reach mass appeal. I made these videos so that I wouldn’t have to repeat myself multiple times daily to patients in my office and so that patients could reference the material from home. This video, in particular, has been extremely popular. I’m not surprised because tongue thrusting is so common. But the video was truly made to be played in the office. Thank you and good luck!

[@sheabutta5425]

@@championsmiles Thank you so much. Good luck to you as well.

[@og7977]

I'm trying to treat this hapit entire the day but when i'm sleeping i keep pushing my teeth with open mouth, what should i do please?

[@hazelriley4673]

Same

[@og7977]

@@hazelriley4673 i really researched about a trait for tongue thrust while sleeping but I couldn't find any answers, i wish he answer us :)

[@Starlitearcturian]

Can this habit cause tinnitus?

[@championsmiles]

That is a good question. I have not had patients report this to me and am not aware of a connection between the two, but could not rule it out. I would recommend that you ask your dentist or physician.

[@arulsmarties9500]

Sir,is teeth in contact during swallowing?

[@championsmiles]

It is not important that the teeth are in contact when practicing the exercises

[@nasreenakhuda]

Sir when we rest or while watching phone the tongue touches the back of upper teeth and then returns to roof of mouth. Is this correct??

[@championsmiles]

Try to keep your tongue away from the back of your upper and lower front teeth

[@nasreenakhuda]

@@championsmiles not like that sir. Actually im keeping my tongue on palate. But while breathing or taking breaks the tongue touches the back of upper teeth for a second. Then i place it on palate!!

[@calischannel4060]

So for everyday I’m doing whatever the hell , my tongue should be comfortably resting at the roof of my mouth as long as it’s not touching my front teeth?

[@championsmiles]

If you don't have spaces between your teeth, you may not need to worry about it. But for the patient trying to avoid spacing relapse or exacerbation, keep the tip of the tongue touching the roof of your mouth just behind the teeth

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey calis does ur tongue touch the back of upper teeth for a second while breathing or taking breaks?

[@JohnDoe-hy2ky]

Not to mention it'll cost me $6,000 to fix but I won't know if it'll be a guarantee until mon. Or tue. So I'm pretty much making a $6,000 bet...and I suck at betting. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

[@mediaiweb]

lol "double untundre" playing with words. i like .. i SUCK with betting lol keeping my FINGER crossed . meaning, i suck my finger thumb which brought about open bite . i got you.

[@gtgt8332]

🥰🥰🥰

[@tahirawilliams2989]

I’ve had my tongue crib for 2 days i literally want to cry every second of the day. I talk all day at work & this appliance make me sound like a COMPLETE IDIOT! I want to get it removed. I was sooo excited about the journey to fixing my habit but there has to be another way!!??

[@championsmiles]

Tongue cribs can be uncomfortable. They do serve a purpose. The best way for you to get rid of that appliance is to master these exercises!

[@medpanda5898]

2:35 3:25

[@evenscross1125]

Instructions unclear , I hurt my epiglottis Brent. Please be more clear next time

[@jazzzyjesss8248]

Thank you so much!

[@championsmiles]

You are very welcome!

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey jessica by tongue thrust is ur upper teeth coming coming or become big. Does ur teeth look large in while u smile?

[@dawno9044]

Thanks

[@championsmiles]

Sure thing!

[@nasreenakhuda]

Hey by tongue thrust did ur face get longer in size