Tongue Tie
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What is Tongue Tie?
As we develop, the tongue separates from the floor of the mouth. In some people, this does not fully complete, and a little bit of tissue remains, holding the tongue low in the mouth. This can create a host of issues, including less efficient swallows, reflux of stomach acid, poor airway when lying down which negatively impacts sleep quality and tension on the vocal cords, making voice strained.
At Big Mouth Speech, we can guide you through the process of getting a simple surgical procedure called a frenectomy.
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More about the frenectomy procedure
At Big Mouth Speech, we can guide you through the process of getting a simple surgical procedure called a frenectomy. Before frenectomy, we like to get the tongue toned up, so that when the doctor raises the tongue, s/he has the ability to easily see the difference between muscle and mucosa. This allows for a much better result, and then we get the tongue moving in ways it has never moved before. The exercises are fun and get the mouth moving in a balanced and efficient way. This often reduces facial and neck tension, allows for better quality sleep and makes speaking, eating and swallowing a lot less effortful.
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Testimonials
Dear Ann,This note is long overdue, but I hope still welcome. I am writing to thank you sincerely for your hard work with my son. You were able to use your expertise to identify that he had a tongue tie within an hour of meeting us -- something that his pediatrician, 18 months of early intervention, and daycare all missed. It changed everything for us, and even with the pandemic, he's now talking my ear off. He receives speech therapy 2x a week through Boston Public School and 2x a week privately. I wish we lived closer to Tewksbury so we could have remained with you! He's not quite caught up, but we're getting close -- and I know in my bones that it wouldn't have been possible without you. Furthermore, thanks to your education about ties, we were able to address my younger son's in a timely fashion and he's right on schedule as a result.Thank you, Ann. Your expertise and advice changed our lives, and for that I will forever be grateful.Fondly,Amelia<br>
Amelia, Tongue Tie