Why Tongue Position Matters – The Foundation of Jaw Growth

Episode 2: In this episode, we take a deeper dive into myofunctional therapy and explore one of the most overlooked aspects of oral health: tongue posture. The tongue is more than a muscle for eating and speaking—it’s a powerful guide for facial growth and airway development. I break down how proper tongue-to-palate positioning supports optimal jaw growth, nasal breathing, and balanced muscle function. We also discuss what happens when the tongue rests low in the mouth, including how it can contribute to narrow palates, crowded teeth, mouth breathing, sleep challenges, and long-term structural changes. You’ll learn how early habits, feeding patterns, and oral restrictions can influence development, and why addressing function early can change the trajectory of growth. Whether you’re a parent, dental professional, bodyworker, or holistic provider, this episode will help you understand why tongue posture is truly foundational to lifelong health. Because when we change function, we influence growth—and that changes everything.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/naturally-indiana--6896096/support.