Tongue-Ties across the Ages

Tongue-Ties across the Ages

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...
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: Why Now?

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: Why Now?

Joy L. Moeller, R.D.H., B.S.Volume 30 Issue 4 October 2012 Editorial: It is said that timing is everything. You may have heard of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) popping up here and there in the U.S. over the past few decades. In 1978, I ventured into this field...