Pre and Post Tongue Tie Release Therapy

Our therapy focuses on strengthening the tongue before the release procedure and ensuring proper healing and mobility after the release. This helps optimize oral function and overall well-being.

Pre-Release Therapy

Before the tongue tie release (frenotomy/frenectomy), we work on strengthening the tongue and surrounding muscles to prepare for the procedure. This ensures the best possible outcome and reduces potential complications.

Benefits of Pre-Release Therapy:

  • Enhances tongue strength and mobility
  • Prepares muscles for optimal function post-release
  • Reduces the risk of complications during the procedure

Infants

Tongue ties in infants can significantly impact breastfeeding, leading to issues such as poor latch, painful nursing, and inadequate weight gain. Symptoms in infants may include colic, reflux, frequent spit-up, and open mouth posture.

Consider an evaluation for a tongue tie if your infant exhibits:

  • Poor latch during breastfeeding

  • Colic or reflux

  • Open mouth posture

  • Clicking sounds while feeding

  • Frequent hunger

Children

Tongue ties in children can affect speech development, eating, and overall oral function. Children with tongue ties may struggle with articulation, chewing, and swallowing. They might also exhibit dental issues due to improper tongue placement.

Consider an evaluation for a tongue tie if your child exhibits:

  • Difficulty articulating certain sounds

  • Challenges with chewing and swallowing

  • Frequent dental issues or crowded teeth

  • Mouth breathing or snoring

  • Sleep-disordered breathing

Adults

Adults with untreated tongue ties may experience ongoing issues with speech, eating, and breathing. Symptoms in adults can include speech difficulties, chronic jaw pain, and sleep apnea.
Consider an evaluation for a tongue tie if you:

  • Have difficulty articulating certain sounds

  • Experience chronic jaw pain or tension

  • Struggle with chewing or swallowing

  • Suffer from sleep apnea or snoring

  • Experience mouth breathing

Post-Release Therapy

After the tongue tie release, we provide specialized therapy to ensure proper healing and improve tongue mobility. This therapy includes exercises to re-pattern and re-educate the muscles for effective feeding, speech, and overall oral function.

Benefits of Post-Release Therapy:

  • Promotes proper healing and tissue flexibility
  • Improves tongue mobility and function
  • Supports effective feeding, speech, and oral development

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Positive Impact

Myofunctional therapy offers a powerful, non-invasive approach to improving overall health by addressing the root causes of oral and facial muscle dysfunction. By retraining the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face, this therapy supports proper breathing, swallowing, posture, and sleep. Clients often experience relief from issues such as mouth breathing, snoring, TMJ discomfort, and orthodontic relapse. Beyond these physical benefits, myofunctional therapy can also enhance focus, energy levels, and quality of life-making it a transformative component of whole-body wellness.

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