Skinny Tongue C – Protrusion
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Suction entire tongue against palate. Lower the jaw, keeping tongue tip to spot, as the back section of the tongue is released making a “clicking”
Say LA, TA, DA, NA sharply and clearly 10 times, returning tip of tongue to spot accurately with each pronunciation. Modification: Use bite block for
Create suction with entire tongue against palate. Open mouth wide and then close to natural bite maintaining suction while keeping jaw in line. Repeat maintaining
Stretch tip of tongue to outside corners of the mouth; Do not extend beyond lip area while transferring from side to side. Do not touch
Patient should stick the tongue out and pull it straight back while jaw remains stable. Do not allow tongue to touch lips or teeth at
In front of a mirror, patient will hold jaw open and stable. Using a coffee straw the patient will hold it slightly in front of
Flare the sides of tongue up in shape of a taco shell- holding shape steady for 15 seconds. Modification: Use a Dum Dum or sponge
With lips closed and teeth slightly apart, alternate punching the insides of your cheeks with your tongue. *minimize jaw movement as much as possible* GOAL:
With your lips closed, start with the tip of the tongue on the outside of your top back teeth. Slide tongue around the outside of