Tongue tie and tongue posture
Tongue ties, tongue posture and the work either side of a release, for babies, children and adults.
What it can look like
- A tongue that rests low, or sits forward against the teeth
- Limited lift or movement of the tongue
- Feeding, chewing or speech that seems to take extra effort
What the clinic looks at
- How far the tongue lifts and moves
- Where it rests between meals and talking
- Readiness before a release, and function after it
Watch
The siren: a myofunctional exercise
How to do the siren: an N sound through the nose with the tongue suctioned up and the lips widening.
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