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TONGUE BASE STRENGTHENING EXERCISE
The base of your tongue is key in making pressure to help you swallow. These exercises will strengthen and improve the movement of your tongue base. These exercises can help some people with swallowing problems. These exercises typically should not be done with any food in your mouth. Do these exercises each day as directed by your speech therapist or doctor. Exercises Gauze Exercise : Place a rolled piece of gauze between your front teeth. Gently hold the gauze in place and swallow Masako Maneuver : Place the tip of your tongue between your front teeth or gums. Hold gently and swallow, keeping your tongue between your teeth or gums. It may feel awkward to swallow, but this will strengthen muscles in your throat. Tongue Pull-Back :-Stick your tongue straight out and then pull it as far back in your mouth as you can. Hold for 2 seconds. Yawn :-Yawn and hold your mouth open as wide as you can for 1 second. Effortful...

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