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Spend 5 minutes a day to boost your oral health 
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Spend 5 minutes a day to boost your oral health 

By Simran Jeet
Feb 05, 2025
01:21 pm

What's the story

The submandibular glands are unsung heroes of our oral health.

They produce saliva that not only helps in digestion but also keeps the mouth comfortable and moist.

However, stress, dehydration, and certain health conditions can hinder their performance.

This article details five exercises that can help optimize the function of these glands, leading to improved saliva production and overall oral health.

Jaw exercise

Gentle jaw movements

To massage the submandibular glands, you need to open and close your jaw. That's it!

Slowly open your mouth as wide as is comfortable for you, then slowly close it.

Repeat this exercise 10 times.

By doing this simple exercise, you stimulate blood flow to the glands, which in turn triggers them to produce more saliva, thereby improving their function.

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Tongue movement

Tongue-based exercises

Exercising your submandibular glands for optimal function is as easy as doing a few targeted tongue movements.

Start by pressing your tongue firmly against the roof of your mouth.

Then, move your tongue side-to-side against the inside of your cheeks.

Doing this exercise for just three minutes daily effectively stimulates the glands to produce more saliva, improving their overall performance.

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Neck flexibility

Neck stretches

Neck stretches won't directly exercise your submandibular glands, but they can help by increasing circulation to the area.

Slowly tilt your head back as far as comfortable. Hold this position for five seconds, then return your head to a neutral position.

Next, tilt your head forward, aiming to touch your chin to your chest. Hold for another five seconds.

Repeat both stretches five times each.

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Massage therapy

Facial massage techniques

Massaging the area along your jawline and under your chin can also help stimulate your glands.

By applying gentle circular motions with your fingertips, massaging this area for three minutes daily can help promote gland function.

This not only helps to stimulate the glands but also aids in releasing tension in the surrounding muscles.

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Stay hydrated

Hydration practices

Proper hydration is essential for the submandibular gland function, which is crucial for saliva production.

Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day keeps these glands well-hydrated, enabling them to produce saliva effectively.

This not only helps in digestion but also maintains a moist environment in the mouth, promoting oral health.

Hence, maintaining adequate hydration greatly facilitates the glands' function.

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