by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Jan 5, 2016
Our tongue is essential to many of our daily functions, so it’s no surprise that it is the focus of much of our earliest explorations. Some babies even suck their thumb while in their mother’s womb! In our first months, it is normal to place our fingers,...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Sep 5, 2013
Yes, tongue-ties are a real thing, and for some, it is very painful. The scientific term for a tongue-tie is ankyloglossia or restricted movement of the tongue. A tie can occur in the anterior (front) or posterior (back) of the tongue. You may be surprised to learn...