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Sensory Issues and Dental Health: Navigating Challenges for Kids and Adults

The struggle with tooth brushing isn't unique; it resonates with countless parents globally.

If I've heard it once, I have heard it over 100 times. Parents whose children will not brush their teeth because the toothpaste is "too spicy" or "it hurts"! 

The pain is real.The struggle is real. As a parent, you know they HAVE to brush their teeth, or they will have cavities without question. And that comes with a whole other set of problems. But, literally FORCING them to brush their teeth feels like torture... for them AND you!

This struggle goes beyond the realm of oral care; it unveils a larger challenge faced by children with sensory processing issues.

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The Surprising Negative Effects of Tongue Positioning

Why is Bad Tongue Positioning Bad?

Do you remember the song that goes, “the leg bone is connected to the knee bone?” 

Our mouth and tongue is just like that! Just as our teeth have meridians that are connected to different body parts, our tongue is also connected to different body parts, including our mouths, eyes, noses, heads, necks, and shoulders. 

With that in mind, you can see how the proper tongue positioning or lack thereof can cause trouble in these other areas of our bodies. 

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