Ok im a mid teenager and i just got braces put on like a week ago. But ive been noticing the past two days that im swallowing wierd with my tongue, almsot like a tongue thrust. I open my bit slighty i actually pull back my toungue instead of pushing it to grab the spit im sucking back then i swallow normal. like im sucking all the spit from the out side of my mouth, the Front teeth region where mybraces are to my tongue and swallow. I swallow normal without my tongue toching my teeth but its when beofre im swallowing my tongue thursts a little bit to get the spit. Also when i do this im puckering my lips ALOT like inward sucking motion but inside your mouth with oyur lips closed. Is this becasue of my braces or is this a problem to be concerned aobut. Ive never had a tongue thrusting problem before so why is this weird tongue thing happening now with braces? I talk fine and evrything but is this a habit that will continue or will it go away as i get use to the braces? Answers please.
2006-07-23 05:08:50 · 8 answers · asked by tyler 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It might just be because of the new postioning of your tongue with the braces. Your tongue probably just needs to adjust. Kind of like when you get new glasses and everything seems distorted for the first few days and then your eyes adjust perfectly. You really do need to talk to your dentist about it, though. The braces may need to be readjusted. He can answer this question better than anyone and exam the situation and probably fix the problem.
2006-07-23 05:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by pet stylist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she nevertheless has the tongue thrust reflex, then she's no longer waiting for solids. This replaced right into a similar for my daughter. i began her on cereal round 4 months, yet she nevertheless has the tongue thrust. She truly did not lose it till about 6 months.
2016-10-15 03:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of tongue thrusting like you are describing. If you are so concerned why dont you ask your dentist? With braces you have to go in on a routine basis to have them adjusted, so ask the dentist? He is a trained professional who will give you an answer. Most people who will answer your question have no medical or dental training and will give you opinions. Ask your dentist!!!!
2006-07-23 05:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by tmills883 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do need t just get used to braces. When I had myne the furst few weeks, I was having the same problems! Don't worry, you will get used to it for a while. I always regreted my braces until ofcourse my teeth are straight!!!!
2006-07-23 05:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by DUH! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur tongue just has not gotten used to the braces. sooner or later it'll go back to normal.
2006-07-23 05:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jorge S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are just adjusting to the braces and you are too aware that they are there so you are compensating...simple stop thinking about it so much and you will stop!
2006-07-23 05:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by Rain S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing that can help you is to suck on a sugar free candy all day, it helps keep your tongue busy!!!!
2006-07-23 06:22:56 · answer #7 · answered by luckee 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay busy and you will forget about it. It's nothing major, you are just over-thinking it.
2006-07-23 05:11:45 · answer #8 · answered by Jester 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋