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Bite Tubes 101: How TalkTools Bite Tube Supports Jaw Stability, Safer Chewing, and Speech Clarity

Bite Tubes 101: TalkTools Bite Tubes for Jaw Stability Home › General › Bite Tubes 101 General Bite Tubes 101: How TalkTools Bite Tubes Support Jaw Stability, Safer Chewing, and Speech Clarity If you work with clients who chew on their tongue or clothing, show open-mouth posture, or fatigue during chewing — TalkTools Bite Tubes […]

October 14, 2025 jayne General Comments (0) Details
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Ask a Therapist: Differentiating Between Bite Blocks and Bite Tube

Answer: The difference between bite blocks and bite tubes is that bite blocks target isometric jaw stability at set jaw positions (often 2–7), while bite tubes target dynamic jaw grading (smooth open/close control) used for chewing/mastication and speech co-articulation. Many clinicians assess with both and choose based on signs like open-mouth posture, limited grading, sliding, […]

March 13, 2024 administrator Ask A Therapist Comments (0) Details
Tags: BITE BLOCKS, BITE TUBES, chewing/mastication, co-articulation, jaw grading, jaw jutting, jaw sliding, JAW STABILITY, OPEN MOUTH POSTURE, Oral Placement Therapy (OPT), SPEECH CLARITY