The harmful impact of an abnormal anterior motion of the tongue. 

An abnormal anterior motion of the tongue can cause difficulties with chewing, swallowing, and articulating certain sounds accurately. It can also cause malocclusions, which can lead to the need for orthodontic intervention. However, orthodontic intervention alone does not correct the abnormal anterior motion of the tongue. It is important to be conscious and aware of your tongue while it is in resting position, as well as during speech and swallowing. The Spot Pal is an excellent tool to help bring awareness to your tongue during each of these activities. The Spot Pal has a precisely placed dot that can be felt by the tongue, which serves as a tactile marker for where the tongue should rest throughout the day. This dot is also useful for those who experience difficulties producing alveolar sounds such as /t/, /d/, /l/, and /n/. This dot provides tactile confirmation for the placement of their tongue when producing alveolar sounds. The Spot Pal can also bring awareness to tongue placement during swallows, ensuring that the tongue does not thrust forward against or between the teeth. This custom fit tongue training appliance, when combined with myofunctional therapy, can retrain the tongue’s involuntary patterns, and correct the abnormal anterior placement and motion of the tongue.