Key Summary for Correcting Jaw Misalignment and Tongue Asymmetry
01 The Impact of Jaw Misalignment on the Tongue
- Structural Collapse: When the jaw is misaligned, the structure that supports the tongue and the muscles at the base of the tongue also collapses.
- Movement Imbalance: As the tongue sags or settles to one side, muscular imbalance occurs, making it easy to move in one direction but difficult in the opposite direction.
02 Correct Tongue Positioning Method
โ Forcing it to the opposite side
Intentionally sticking the tongue to the opposite side because it leans does not restore fundamental balance to the muscles on both sides.
โญ Positioning at the center (Spot)
The correct solution for correction is to place the tongue in the center and support it so that the muscles on both sides can exert force evenly.
03 Practical Corrective Exercises and Lifestyle Habits
- Temporomandibular Joint Opening/Closing Exercise: With the tongue placed in the center, repeat the exercise of opening and closing the lower jaw correctly.
- Spot Adhesion: Place the tip of the tongue on the 'spot' on the roof of the mouth and gradually increase the time the entire tongue is pressed against the roof of the mouth.
- Daily Control: Maintain the habit of keeping the tongue on the center of the roof of the mouth even after exercise to stabilize the muscles.
