Adult Case Study: Lingual Frenectomy (tongue-tie release)
Below is case study for a Lingual Frenectomy (tongue-tie release) and the improved results that can be achieved with coordination of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.
Female in her mid-twenties with chronic neck tension, mouth breathing while sleeping, low oral resting posture, and waking during the night for water or to use the restroom.
Our main goals were to establish proper tongue position 24/7 and to establish proper nasal breathing throughout the night.
Below are her clinical photos at pre-release, 2 months post-release, 6 months post, and 1 year post-release.
Prior to Lingual Frenectomy (tongue-tie release) and post 6 sessions of Myofunctional Therapy to strengthen, coordinate, and prep the tongue for release
During the release the patient stated at one part of the procedure she felt her tongue instantly had more lift and movement along with the chronic tension in her neck felt reduced.
Two months post release with continual Myofunctional Therapy sessions to stretch and establish proper function.
6 months post Lingual Frenectomy in habituation phase of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.
We continued her Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and obtained optimal results. Patients stated her shoulder tension has been greatly reduced and her sleep quality has drastically improved.
