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How can i prevent swallowing tongue in sleep?
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You will not: Swallowing the tongue is a fallacy. If you are sleeping on your back the tongue can move posteriorly, but you will not "swallow" it. Sleeping on your side can help, as well as some oral appliances depending on your diagnosis and oral conditions.
Answered 11/1/2018
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