A tongue-tie is a congenital issue that is present just several weeks after conception. As an embryo grows, initially the tongue and the floor of the mouth are one unit. Normally, the tongue separates from the floor of the mouth. When this does not occur correctly or completely a tongue-tie results. If you suspect that you have a tongue-tie, we are your humans!

Thumb sucking doesn’t always affect the teeth, but if your child sucks their thumb past the age of 4, or sucks often or vigorously, they are more likely to see effects from this habit. We explain the effects of thumb sucking on the teeth and mouth, and offer tips to help your child stop sucking their thumb.

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Are you preparing to have your tongue tie released? Our popular blog Tips for Preparing for a Tongue Tie Release is written just for you! Dive in and discover how you can best prepare for your frenectomy! 💡✨

Your tongue does a lot more than taste. It’s even part of your immune system. Black Tongue Smooth Tongue White Patches on Tongue White or Red Spots or Lesions Yellow Tongue The color, texture, and coating of the tongue can provide clues about what’s going on with your health.

In a March 2015 post titled Just Flip the Lip, we explored how the band of tissue or “frenum” that attaches the upper lip to gum tissue can affect feeding development if the frenum is too restrictive. Today, we’ll focus on the lingual frenal attachment that is the easiest to miss: The posterior tongue tie (sometimes referred to as a submucosal tongue tie), a form of ankyloglossia.

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Paula & Emily | Myofunctional Therapists on Instagram: "Did you know that the position of your tongue, which might seem trivial, significantly impacts your airway function and, as a result, your overall health? 👅 Welcome to the realm of myofunctional therapy and the “Myo Spot.” The “Myo Spot” refers to an ideal resting position for the tongue, crucial for maintaining proper oral posture. This optimal position involves gently placing the tongue against the roof of the mouth, just behind…

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