Tongue Tie & Tongue Tie Release
Adults can have a tongue tie too, and how well your tongue functions matters more than how the tie looks.
Tongue ties don't only affect babies and children. Adults can have a restricted tongue as well, and the tissue doesn't stretch out or disappear with age. Some adults with restricted tongue mobility may experience neck or shoulder tension, headaches, mouth breathing, snoring or poor quality sleep, teeth grinding, difficulty swallowing, or speech-related concerns, so we evaluate how the tongue functions rather than only how it looks. Before a release, we often recommend working with a myofunctional therapist, who helps improve tongue posture, nasal breathing, and swallowing. At our office, we use a laser to carefully release the restrictive tissue in adults, and dissolvable stitches are placed as needed.
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Have questions about Tongue Tie & Tongue Tie Release? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Glenn MacFarlane.
