Atypical Swallowing

Atypical swallowing is an alteration of the swallowing function. An inadequate posture and/or use of the tongue when swallowing. A bad habit that can be corrected with treatment. This bad habit usually causes malocclusions, requiring the teamwork of speech therapists and orthodontists.

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Some forms of atypical swallowing that lead to malocclusions:

1. With lingual interposition; the tongue gets between the teeth when swallowing.
2. With the presence of lip interposition; the tongue gets between the teeth when swallowing.
3. With head movement; there is head movement when swallowing.
4. With residues; residues remain in the mouth when swallowing.
5. Digital suction, pacifier or lip; tongue lowered and forward.
6. Oral respirators; there is no lip seal.