How to swallow without noise?

Swallowing is a basic human function that we all do countless times every day. But have you ever considered how loud and obnoxious it can be for those around you? Fear not, my dear reader, for I am here to teach you the art of silent swallowing. In this article, we will cover everything from mouth preparation to post-swallow etiquette.

Pre-Swallow Preparation

Before even attempting a quiet swallow, there are a few things you can do to set yourself up for success.

Close Your Lips

This may seem obvious, but many people forget the power of closed lips when it comes to noise reduction. Keep your lips tightly sealed until just before the swallow.

Take Small Sips or Bites

The less volume in your mouth at once increases the chance of successful silence during a swallow. Unless it’s necessary due to bad habituation reasons –then please consult with dentist- try taking smaller sips/bites for now and reduce further in time while remaining healthy.

Moisturize

Try drinking plenty of water before consuming meals/drinks so that your throat and mouth remain moist throughout meal-time…It also has multiple side benefits such as good digestion(no one wants their digestive system talking louder than them-). This helps prevent unnecessary mucus production – Gross! Yes I know- which certainly does affect swallowing sound!

The Silent Swallow Technique

Now that our mouths are ready let’s move onto the main event; performing an actual silent swallow! It involves various steps :

1) Tilt Your Head Down So That Liquid/food goes straight down towards back- Which makes sure that liquid or food gets directly on ‘Pharynx’ structures(branch like structures behind nasal passages and oral cavity), by doing so decrease between back-of-throat space & tongue tip level will minimize noises produced while swallowing
2) Close Your Larynx

At the same time your Epiglottis (a little flap-like structure that closes off our trachea while swallowing to prevent choking) will also seal shut over opening of larynx – which routes food & liquid to oesophagus (rather than lungs).

3) Wait a Second

Yes, let it sit at the bottom of your throat for another second or two before taking another breath. This wait is fantastic for letting extra liquid drain from mouth and requires patience! Doing so provides enough gap/ waiting duration in between successive swallows avoiding loud gurgling noises.

4) Tongue Compression

Now place tongue upward toward palate can help push everything down smoothly without using excessive air pressure or muscular movements that lead to noise.

Post-Swallow Etiquette

It’s not just about what you do during the swallow but afterwards too!

Open Lips

First rule- it is okay now so breathe fresh air keeping lips apart…since closed ones won’t allow any circulating fresh oxygen inside.

Swallow Again?.. “Only After You Clear Up”

You cleared things up with minimal fuss, well done my friend! Wait around 10 seconds before considering a next swallow because there may be some residue left on pharyngeal walls/ back edge area of tongue needing clearing after back-to-back swallows; this filler time permits mucus secreting Salivary Glandsto clear building debris like waste materials within your mouth/throat they would otherwise produce uncomfortable taste/smell if swallowed down directly again (Eugh nope!). Also keep head slightly forward until sure every last bit has been removed as sometimes reflux happens too soon leading to noisy emissions(!)

Chew On The Quiet Side Of Mouth

Inbetween sips/bites chew silently on other side of range(say if chewing on right cheek/molar then drink takes place after completing chewing procedure & stopping traffic noise by envelope effect provided by nearby lips-so natural to hear nothing).

Observe Other Noises

Notice and prepare accordingly for other auditory sources around you (hearing impaired are expertly trained in this) such as a door to bathroom opening, cutting meat on plate, vacuuming sounds(If consumed meals with time available), decibel levels of your tv/radio/stereo device before swallowing- being aware helps.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve completed the comprehensive guide on how to swallow without noise. Remember: Closed Lips, Smaller Sips/Bites, Moisturize… also Post Swallow Etiquette Requires Patience.

We may have different reasons for wanting silent swallows but appreciate the new-found knowledge which will come handy inside noisy environments; Well practiced techniques shall improve social etiquette and prevent any future noisy annoying instances thereby helping us all keeping our ears sane.

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