Archive for May 2021
How tongue mobility changes face and jaw development
This video goes over how a lingual restriction limits tongue mobility and can affect development of the oral structures.
Read MoreTongue Restriction Questionnaire: A New Screening Tool to Identify Tongue-Tied Patients
This research paper provides a simple screening tool for lingual restrictions intended for use in medical and dental settings to help determine when referral may be needed. https://www.aegisdentalnetwork.com/cced/2021/03/tongue-restriction-questionnaire-a-new-screening-tool-to-identify-tongue-tied-patients
Read MoreWhat is Myofunctional Therapy?
Colgate gives an easy to understand, concise and thorough description of oral dysfunction and orofacial myofunctional therapy. Follow the link to read their article. https://breathebetterforlife.com/what-is-orofacial-myofunctional-therapy/
Read MoreTongue Fat and its Relationship to Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This article explores how fat may affect tongue function during sleep and contribute to its collapsibility contributing to obstructive sleep apnea. https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/37/10/1639/2416812?login=true
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