Tongue exercise
Hold the tongue against the palate for one minute. Made into a game, children enjoy it.
Children
Children's breathing and facial development
A child who breathes through the mouth is not simply in a bad habit. It directly affects how the face, jaw and teeth develop.
Familiar signs
The mouth is habitually open
Snoring and restless sleep
Crowded teeth
Frequent colds
Trouble concentrating at school
Why does this happen?
The tongue resting against the palate is what widens and shapes it. With the mouth open the tongue drops, and the palate stays narrow.
A narrow palate restricts development of the upper jaw, crowds the teeth and narrows the airway — which in turn forces more mouth breathing. It becomes a loop.
Childhood is the best time to break that loop, because the skull is still developing and changes come quickly.
What changes?
- Nasal breathing becomes the default
- Sleep quality improves
- Daytime concentration improves
- Fewer colds
Which exercises?
Nose clearing
Short breath holds to open a blocked nose.
Mouth-closed reminders
Gently prompt a closed mouth through the day. Prompting, not scolding.
Other topics
This is educational information, not medical advice, and it does not replace treatment.
A good life starts with breathing well.
Join the next class?
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