Myth Debunked!

MYTH: The ability to roll your tongue is determined by your genetics.

TRUTH: The ability to roll your tongue depends on function of the superior longitudinal muscles of the tongue.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

Not being able to roll your tongue can affect your sleep, breathing, and swallowing.

We don't walk around with our tongues rolled up like a taco. However, the ability to roll the tongue shows the sides of the tongue can lift and seal against the palate when at rest and when swallowing. The tongue's ability to lightly suction to the roof of the mouth helps keep an open airway when sleeping.

We can all learn to do this little party trick with myofunctional therapy.