How to Practice Proper Oral Resting Posture at Home

Does your child’s mouth constantly hang open? Do you notice mouth breathing? If so, your child likely has incorrect oral resting posture. When we are quiet and at rest, the tongue should be suctioned up to the roof of the mouth.

To practice this at home and make it a habit, try the following tips:

• Tongue clicks
  

• Place peanut butter or cookie butter on the roof of the mouth, and then drag back your tongue to clear it off
  

• Practice holding up a sprinkle or grain of rice while reading or watching TV

Readers: Does your need to work on oral resting posture?

About the Author: Melissa Goff, M.S, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Sunflower Speech & Myo Therapy, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC.