A tiny string of tissue under the tongue can prevent the tongue from functioning properly.  I’m amazed!  I want families to have this knowledge so I share.

The tongue is our most versatile articulator.  The tongue is used in making EVERY SINGLE SPEECH SOUND in some way.

These two images show examples of anterior tongue-tie in young children like ones I’ve been seeing.

In the first image, the tie prevents the child from elevating her tongue beyond the point shown.  The child was asked to touch behind her top front teeth with the tip of her tongue. The tie actually holds the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

In the second image, the child was asked to stick his tongue out.  The tongue is pulled into a heart shape when extended because the tissue underneath pulls the center of the tongue.

The tongue is a complex organ composed of 8 muscles.  All of these muscles are involved in eating, breathing, speaking, sleeping, and posture.

Much of the time, ties are found in infants, especially when there is struggle in nursing.

However, many ties are not discovered until speech differences come to light.

Many are not discovered until adulthood when folks have sleeping issues or pain because of TMJ problems.

Release of a tie can offer enormous benefits with little risk when done by the hands of a wise, knowledgeable, and skilled doctor.

Children and adults benefit from doing exercises as they prepare for tongue release.  The exercises help previously restricted muscles.  The stretching continues during recovery so that the tissue heals properly.  My role is to guide that preparation and recovery.

In my study, I read this quote:

“Your eyes do not see what your mind does not know … but once you have seen it, it is impossible to unsee.”  ~ from Rajeev Agarwai, MD, FAAP

I have seen.  I’m happy to help.