To conclude our series on the tongue this video will look at the role it plays in TMD. When I first learned this I was a bit skeptical, but then the facts began to line up. For example when a patient tongue thrusts the joint pressure increases. If someone does this  chronically it can contribute to breakdown in the joint space. The tongue also plays a role when patients clench and grind. This video discusses the link between the two and ways to help TMD patients by also working on tongue position.

For The Power of the Tongue Part 1 Click here
For The Power of the Tongue Part 2 Click here
For The Power of the Tongue Part 3 Click here