Lisp SOS video 3- tone your tongue and find the ‘spot’

Summary

In this video, tips are shared to help tone your tongue for better speech clarity and proper tongue positioning. Exercises include protruding the tongue in a pointy shape and practicing with a still jaw to improve articulation of sounds like 's,' 'z,' 't,' and 'd.' The use of 'myo spots,' which are vegan-friendly and come in flavors, is recommended to guide the tongue to the correct spot during rest and speech. The video emphasizes the importance of tongue tone for effective swallowing, breathing, and maintaining overall oral health.

Takeaways

• 👅 Keeping the tongue toned is crucial for proper speech clarity and wider benefits like aiding breathing and oral health.
• 🎯 A toned tongue should fit naturally into the roof of the mouth and articulate precisely for speech sounds.
• 💪 Practice protruding the tongue so that it's pointy and thin with a defined tip for improved control.
• ⏱️ Hold the protruded tongue for 10 seconds, repeating three times to build strength and control.
• 💬 The tongue should remain still and do the work during certain speech sounds (S, Z, T, D, L, N) with no jaw movement.
• 🍌 Myo spots, available on the speaker's website, are vegan-friendly and can help train the tongue to rest in the correct spot by providing a sensory guide.
• 👂 The myo spot can slightly alter airflow, causing a temporary minor lisp, but helps with sensory feedback.
• 🕒 Myo spots dissolve over 3 to 4 hours and can unconsciously train the tongue to rest in the correct position for swallowing and speech.
• 🗣️ Clicking the tongue to the roof of the mouth strengthens the suction needed for proper tongue rest, which improves breathing and speech.
• 🌬️ Correct tongue placement helps maintain nasal breathing, supports airway function, and promotes oral health.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The video focuses on techniques for keeping the tongue toned and in the correct position for improved speech clarity and overall oral health.

Why is a toned tongue important?

A toned tongue is important because it helps the tongue fit properly into the roof of the mouth, allowing for precise articulation of speech sounds and supporting proper swallowing and breathing.

What is the recommended exercise for improving tongue tone?

The recommended exercise involves protruding the tongue, making it pointy and thin, and holding it in that position for 10 seconds. This should be repeated three times.

What should be avoided when practicing the tongue protrusion exercise?

When practicing, avoid having the tongue be baggy, resting on the lip, or supported by the teeth. The tongue should be pointy and not rely on the lips or teeth for support.

What should you focus on during the exercises to maintain correct form?

You should focus on keeping your chin still and avoid any jaw movement. The tongue should be doing all the work during the exercise.

What can be done if it's difficult to find the correct tongue position?

If finding the correct position is difficult, the speaker suggests using a myo spot, which is a flavored adhesive that helps guide the tongue to the correct spot.

What are myo spots, and how do they help?

Myo spots are small, flavored dots that stick to the roof of the mouth, providing a sensory guide to help the tongue find and maintain the correct resting and articulation spot.

How do myo spots affect speech?

Myo spots slightly alter the airflow, which may result in a minor lisp, but they help the tongue get used to resting in the correct spot and improve muscle memory for speech sounds.

What is the purpose of doing tongue clicks as an exercise?

Tongue clicks involve elevating the entire tongue to the roof of the mouth, which helps tone the tongue and ensures proper tongue positioning for breathing, oral health, and speech.

How do tongue clicks contribute to overall health?

Tongue clicks help ensure the tongue rests in the correct position, which supports proper airway scaffolding for nasal breathing, maintains a healthy oral microbiome, and improves overall tongue tone.