Causes and Concerns of a Tongue Thrust
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The term tongue thrust is becoming more commonly used, but did you know some underlying causes of an abnormal anterior motion of the tongue? Behaviors that can cause an abnormal anterior motion of the tongue include prolonged bottle use, prolonged pacifier use, prolonged sippy cup use, and oral habits such as tongue or thumb sucking.