Exercising the muscles in and around the mouth

The cheeks have many muscles that control the lips and the mouth’s functions. The muscular movements of the cheeks, are important for mimicry, speech, eating and drinking. The movement of the cheeks, lips and jaw, are connected and are therefore difficult to control separately due to their uniform muscle movements.

Exercising and stimulation of the lips can encourage a greater range of movement, sensory function and awareness of the mouths position and placement. The muscles in and around the mouth give the lips their form and appearance. The lips help to create a vacuum, helping to keep the mouth closed.

The precision and speed of the tongue, is important for speech, eating, drinking and swallowing. The mouth's sensory functions can be improved by touch and exercise, which in turn can increase ones quality of life. Observe the movement of the tongue, through the opening of the Letsip® training products.