FAQs
Find answers to the most common questions about Spot Pal.
Why Spot Pal is a Premium Product
Spot Pal stands apart as a premium solution for improving tongue posture, addressing snoring, and promoting better oral and overall health. Here’s why it costs more and why it’s worth the investment:
1. Customized Fit for Every User
Spot Pal is tailored to the individual needs of each user. Whether for adults or children, the design process ensures a precise, comfortable fit that maximizes effectiveness.
- For children, Spot Pal can adapt as they grow, just like braces. This ensures long-term results and comfort, making it a solution that grows with them.
- For adults, the customized fit addresses unique oral structures, optimizing both functionality and comfort.
2. Patented Design and Engineering
Spot Pal leverages advanced, patented technology to deliver measurable results. It’s not a generic device—it’s a scientifically engineered tool designed to:
- Guide the tongue into the optimal resting position.
- Strengthen tongue muscles for natural retention.
- Address root causes of issues like snoring and mouth breathing, not just symptoms.
3. Comprehensive Solution
Unlike over-the-counter alternatives, Spot Pal doesn’t rely on one-size-fits-all designs or short-term fixes. It’s a comprehensive solution addressing:
- Snoring and sleep disruptions.
- Oral and facial development in children.
- Improved breathing, digestion, and jaw alignment.
4. Superior Materials for Safety and Comfort
Spot Pal is made from high-quality, medical-grade materials to ensure durability, safety, and comfort. The materials are hypoallergenic and designed to endure daily use while maintaining their shape and functionality.
5. Expert Guidance Throughout
The Spot Pal experience includes professional support from start to finish:
- A detailed impression kit allows for precise at-home measurements, ensuring a perfect fit without office visits.
- Guidance and instructions tailored to your needs so you can use Spot Pal effectively and see results quickly.
6. Long-Term Benefits That Save Money
While the upfront cost may seem higher, Spot Pal provides value over time by:
- Preventing costly interventions like braces or surgeries.
- Reducing expenses related to short-term fixes like nasal strips or dental nightguards.
- Supporting lasting health improvements for breathing, sleep, and oral function.
Spot Pal is not just another oral device—it’s a premium, customizable solution backed by science, expert support, and real results. For families or individuals looking for a long-lasting solution to tongue posture and its related issues, it’s an investment in better health and quality of life.
What is Tongue Training?
Tongue training involves exercises and techniques to improve the tongue's strength, posture, and mobility. It’s all about teaching your tongue to rest and function in its optimal position, which is against the roof of your mouth with the tip gently behind your front teeth. This positioning is critical for proper breathing, swallowing, and even facial development.
Why is Tongue Training Important?
When your tongue isn’t in the right position—especially when it falls back into your airway during sleep—it can cause issues like:
- Snoring and disrupted sleep
- Mouth breathing, leading to dry mouth or dental problems
- Poor facial development in children (malocclusion, narrow palate, etc.)
- Jaw pain or tension
Proper tongue posture improves airflow, supports nasal breathing, and can even enhance jaw and facial structure over time.
What Does Spot Pal Have to Do with Tongue Training?
Spot Pal is a patented tongue-training appliance that helps guide your tongue into the correct resting position. Here’s how it works:
- Guides the Tongue
Spot Pal gently encourages your tongue to stay in the proper position throughout the day and night. This helps build the muscle memory needed for correct tongue posture. - Strengthens the Tongue
Consistent use of Spot Pal helps strengthen the muscles of the tongue, improving its ability to stay in place without slipping back. - Addresses Root Causes
Instead of masking symptoms like snoring with temporary fixes (e.g., nose strips, mouthguards), Spot Pal tackles the root cause by correcting tongue posture. - Non-Invasive and Easy to Use
It’s a natural, non-invasive solution for anyone—whether you’re addressing snoring, improving sleep, or looking to support better oral and facial health.
With Spot Pal, tongue training becomes an easy, effective part of your daily routine, unlocking benefits for breathing, sleep, and overall well-being.
Do we need to visit an office to order Spot Pal?
No need to visit an office—Spot Pal's ordering process is designed to be simple, convenient, and done entirely from home. Here’s how it works with our impression kit:
1. Order Your Spot Pal Impression Kit
Once you place your order, we’ll send you an easy-to-use impression kit straight to your doorstep. This kit includes everything you need to create an accurate mold of your teeth.
2. Take Your Impressions at Home
Follow the step-by-step instructions included in the kit (and check out our online videos for extra guidance). You’ll mix the provided materials to create a custom mold of your teeth. It only takes a few minutes!
3. Send Your Impressions Back
After completing your impressions, simply use the prepaid return shipping label to send them back to us.
4. We Create Your Custom Spot Pal
Our lab uses your impressions to craft a Spot Pal device tailored specifically to your mouth. This ensures a perfect fit for maximum comfort and effectiveness.
5. Your Spot Pal is Shipped to You
Once your custom Spot Pal is ready, we’ll ship it directly to you. You'll also receive instructions on how to get started with tongue training for the best results.
This hassle-free process means no office visits—just professional, customized results from the comfort of your home!
What can Spot Pal help with?
Spot Pal can help with proper oral rest posture (tongue and lip placement), nasal breathing, sucking/nail biting habits, teeth grinding/clenching, snoring, tongue thrusting, speech sounds, and TMJ.
Is Spot Pal for children or adults?
Both! The Spot Pal is designed for children and adults. The youngest recommended age is 2 years of age, with the Spot Pal Mini version. Adults of all ages benefit from Spot Pal use.
How long do you wear a Spot Pal tongue training appliance?
The duration of wear for Spot Pal should be individualized to the user. Some benefit from wearing it longer each day than others. Typically users are wearing their Spot Pal up to 2 hours a day, though this duration is often gradual. For example, the user might wear their Spot Pal for 30 minutes a day the first week, then 45 minutes a day the second week, and so on. With your purchase, you will receive a weekly recommended guide on Spot Pal daily wear time.
Why is there a hole in my Spot Pal?
The hole behind the front teeth, or the spot dot, acts as a tactile cue to remind the tongue tip where it is meant to rest (up and off the teeth). This supports the proper development of the hard palate and the teeth, and maximizes retention after orthodontic treatment.
Why the pokes?
The purpose of the “pokes”, are to deter and to remind the tongue not to push against the front teeth. Oftentimes when a person has a tongue thrust or an improper tongue resting posture, the tongue rests too forward and against the teeth. The tongue spikes support keeping the tongue off the teeth, while the Spot Dot aids as a tactile cue to remind the tongue tip where it is meant to rest (up and off the teeth). Ultimately the goal is for the user to never contact the spikes because instead the user will be utilizing the Spot Dot feature for where the tongue tip should be.
Can you sleep with it?
Yes. Not all users sleep with their Spot Pal; however many do, especially when presenting with symptoms related to sleep disordered breathing, such as snoring, restless sleeping, and teeth grinding. It can be beneficial to work your way up to wearing the appliance for 2 hours a day before sleeping with the appliance.
Do the pokes hurt?
The “pokes” do not hurt; however they are just enough to “poke” the tongue and remind the tongue to find the Spot Dot (the small hole behind the upper front teeth).
Does every Spot Pal have pokes?
No. The pokes are completely customizable and can be modified based on the user. The pokes’ intensity, location, and quantity can be modified based on individual customer need, or not included at all. The pokes are meant to be individualized to the user as well as to the desires of the providers.
How do you know which Spot Pal is best for the user?
With the website check out process, we try to make the decision with you. Spot Pal has multiple versions to best meet the user’s dentition, or teeth, as well as age. The reason for use, for example teeth grinding, speech production, or habit breaking, will also be taken into consideration. The customer will simply answer a few questions during the checkout process, and the recommended Spot Pal version will be displayed. It’s that easy!
Do you need to be in myofunctional or speech therapy to use a Spot Pal
No. While Spot Pal is a great addition to a myofunctional or speech therapy program, and many therapists utilize Spot Pal with their patients, you do not have to be in a myofunctional or speech therapy program to be a Spot Pal user.
Are there exercises that can be done without the supervision of a professional?
Yes. Each Spot Pal purchase comes with module videos to take the user through tongue strengthening exercises, as well as recommendations for overall use.
Can Spot Pal be used if the user has braces or a palatal expander?
Unfortunately, no. The Spot Pal cannot be used in conjunction with orthodontic treatments such as braces or palatal expansion; however can be utilized before and after such interventions. It is recommended to consult with your orthodontist regarding Spot Pal use if you are under the care of an orthodontist.
What if the Spot Pal feels tight?
It is common for the Spot Pal to feel tight upon initial use; however it is recommended to place the Spot Pal in hot water for 30 seconds, let it cool for 30 seconds, and then place the Spot Pal back in the mouth. The hot water will soften the material of the Spot Pal and readjust to the teeth.
Can you only receive a Spot Pal through a dentist or medical provider?
No. Spot Pal can be direct to the consumer and our trained specialists will help determine which customized Spot Pal version is best for your individual needs. The Spot Pal team will also be available upon your request to answer any questions and support your use of Spot Pal.
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