{"id":3236,"date":"2025-12-07T08:04:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T01:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/kien-thuc-nha-khoa\/tat-day-luoi-anh-huong-den-kha-nang-ngon-ngu-va-su-phat-trien-cua-ham\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:37:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T03:37:44","slug":"tat-day-luoi-anh-huong-den-kha-nang-ngon-ngu-va-su-phat-trien-cua-ham","status":"publish","type":"dental_knowledge","link":"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/tat-day-luoi-anh-huong-den-kha-nang-ngon-ngu-va-su-phat-trien-cua-ham\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Tongue Thrust? How Does It Affect Speech and Jaw Development?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/tat-day-luoi-anh-huong-den-kha-nang-ngon-ngu-va-su-phat-trien-cua-ham\/#Effects_of_Tongue_Thrust_on_Teeth_and_Jaw_Structure\" >Effects of Tongue Thrust on Teeth and Jaw Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/tat-day-luoi-anh-huong-den-kha-nang-ngon-ngu-va-su-phat-trien-cua-ham\/#Impact_on_Speech\" >Impact on Speech<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/tat-day-luoi-anh-huong-den-kha-nang-ngon-ngu-va-su-phat-trien-cua-ham\/#When_Is_Intervention_Needed\" >When Is Intervention Needed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/tat-day-luoi-anh-huong-den-kha-nang-ngon-ngu-va-su-phat-trien-cua-ham\/#Supportive_Methods_for_Correcting_Tongue_Thrust\" >Supportive Methods for Correcting Tongue Thrust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/tat-day-luoi-anh-huong-den-kha-nang-ngon-ngu-va-su-phat-trien-cua-ham\/#Early_Examination_at_Phuong_Thanh_Dental_Clinic\" >Early Examination at Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"467\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Tongue thrust is a habit where the tongue pushes against or rests between the front teeth when swallowing, speaking, or even at rest. This condition is common in children during their developmental stages; however, if not identified and corrected early, it can persist into adulthood and lead to various impacts on oral health as well as language abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"pwnx1k\" data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"527\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_of_Tongue_Thrust_on_Teeth_and_Jaw_Structure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Effects of Tongue Thrust on Teeth and Jaw Structure<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-287 size-full\" style=\"display: block; padding: 0; margin: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tat-day-luoi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tat-day-luoi.jpg 570w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tat-day-luoi-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"696\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Over time, the repeated pressure of the tongue against the front teeth can cause significant changes in dental structure and bite alignment. Common effects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1jeldo6\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"727\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">1. Misalignment of Teeth<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"877\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pressure from the tongue can push the front teeth forward or cause them to separate, leading to gaps or bite issues, especially an open bite.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"8ityhp\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"929\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2. Impact on Jaw Development<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1084\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Persistent tongue thrusting can influence the growth direction of both the upper and lower jaws, leading to facial imbalance and affecting chewing function.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"rsqnn\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1120\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">3. Increased Risk of Malocclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1265\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When the tongue is consistently positioned incorrectly, the coordination between teeth, jaws, and oral muscles becomes disrupted, resulting in more complex bite problems over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"i3wzah\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1305\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Speech\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Impact on Speech<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tat-day-luoi-co-nguy-hiem-khong.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tat-day-luoi-co-nguy-hiem-khong.png 975w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tat-day-luoi-co-nguy-hiem-khong-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tat-day-luoi-co-nguy-hiem-khong-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tat-day-luoi-co-nguy-hiem-khong-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1532\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Beyond oral health, tongue thrust also directly affects speech. Individuals with this habit often have difficulty pronouncing sounds such as \u201cs\u201d, \u201csh\u201d, \u201cz\u201d\u2026 because the tongue is not positioned correctly during speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1702\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This may lead to lisping or unclear pronunciation, impacting daily communication, especially in young children during speech and language development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"16va2gl\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1734\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_Intervention_Needed\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">When Is Intervention Needed?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1989\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In some cases, tongue thrust may improve naturally as a child grows. However, if the condition persists and begins to affect tooth position, bite alignment, or speech ability, early intervention is necessary to prevent more complex issues later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"sm60ef\" data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2045\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supportive_Methods_for_Correcting_Tongue_Thrust\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Supportive Methods for Correcting Tongue Thrust<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2133\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Depending on the severity and age, treatment may involve a combination of approaches:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"2lbdd5\" data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2187\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Myofunctional Therapy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2313\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Helps retrain proper tongue posture, lip position, and oral muscle function, thereby naturally improving the tongue thrust habit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1r1cabx\" data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2339\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Speech Therapy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2426\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Supports correction of pronunciation and helps individuals better control tongue positioning during speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1b3gjpn\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2453\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Orthodontic Treatment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2615\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In cases where teeth are misaligned or malocclusion has developed, orthodontic solutions may be applied to reposition the teeth and improve chewing function.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1p8e7jy\" data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2676\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Examination_at_Phuong_Thanh_Dental_Clinic\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Early Examination at Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 24px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-559 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632.png\" alt=\"The dentist performs digital scanning using modern equipment \u2013 applying 3D technology in treatment at Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic\" width=\"1138\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632.png 1138w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632-1024x594.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632-768x445.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1138px) 100vw, 1138px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1031 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1.jpg\" alt=\"The team of dentists at Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic examining a patient in a modern clinic setting\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2999\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Early detection and intervention of tongue thrust play an important role in protecting dental structure and long-term speech ability. At <a href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/general-dental-care\/\"><strong data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2841\">Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/strong><\/a>, patients receive comprehensive evaluations of their teeth, jaw, and oral muscles to determine appropriate monitoring or treatment plans tailored to each age group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3195\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">With a careful and personalized treatment approach, Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic focuses on improving the natural function of the oral cavity while minimizing unnecessary interventions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tongue thrust is a habit where the tongue pushes against or rests between the front teeth when swallowing, speaking, or even at rest. 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