The Critical Role of the Tongue in Growth and Development

It all begins with the tongue as it plays a vital role in how a child grows, eats, swallows, speaks, and most importantly breathes and sleeps!

The tongue is crucial for the formation of the upper jaw and nasal cavity. A weak tongue often lacks the strength to stay in its proper position, lightly suctioned to the roof of the mouth while at rest.

When the tongue rests against the roof of the mouth, it exerts a gentle force that helps in proper growth and alignment of the upper jaw. This contributes to a wider dental arch, enough space for teeth and the development of a sufficient airway.

Humans are obligate nasal breathers and are not intended to breathe through their mouth. The tongue’s resting position is crucial for proper function, growth, development and, nasal breathing.

How REMplenish Jr Helps

REMplenish Jr is right sized for kids with key features to make it easy to use.

Your child can easily drink water through a REMplenish Jr Myo-Nozzle. They'll think they are simply drinking water with a fancy spout. In reality, they are getting targeted exercise repetitions to strengthen the muscles of the tongue, mouth and throat.

This easy form of myofunctional therapy reinforces proper tongue position which impacts proper speech, helps strengthen the airway, supports nasal breathing and is a critical component to arch growth and development.

Early intervention is critical in the growth years. REMplenish Jr leads to improved breathing, better quality sleep, and healthier and happier kids.