
Upon completion of this introduction, students will be able to identify course instructor, inclusions, materials needed and ideal student.
At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to identify the two types of frenectomy procedures, provider options and why myofunctional therapy is essential with release.
At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to identify simple oral anatomy structures and understand references made during the course.
During this lesson students will be introduced to the first exercises. At completion of this lesson, students will be familiar with the exercises and should take time to practice them prior to continuing on. This separation of exercises should be at least 1 week apart.
Perform lizard tongue exercise by pointing tongue down, holding three seconds, and repeating 15 times (split into five-five-five) to stretch frenulum, using heart-shaped dimple at tip as a cue.
At-home tongue exercises strengthen the posterior tongue muscles by suctioning the tongue to the roof, pulling back toward the soft palate, and releasing with a soft click, 2–3 times daily.
Follow pre and post procedure instructions and perform all seven tongue exercises, hourly for three days, then two to three times daily, holding tongue for 60-90 seconds, with provider follow-up.
A basic course for anyone who needs to work with a myofunctional therapist prior to obtaining a frenectomy or tongue tie release surgery. Myofunctional therapy is essential in obtaining a full and optimal tongue tie release. This course contains guided audio and photos to aid students in achieving an official recommendation for frenectomy by the instructing myofunctional therapist.