Did you know you can injure your voice? *Teachers, singers, public speakers and others can strain or fatigue their voice with overuse. *Non-cancerous growths can cause friction that damages your vocal cords and related tissue. *Muscle tension in your neck and throat can make speaking painful. *Medical and neurological conditions can lead to vocal cord […]
Tethered Oral Tissue
Ties of the tongue, lip, or cheek that restrict normal movement are called tethered oral tissue (TOT). When a TOT is present, it means the connecting tissue — frenulum — is too short and/or thick to allow optimal movement. TOTs are present from birth but may be undiagnosed or mistakenly considered a normal genetic trait. […]
Oral Motor Dysfunction
Weakened or uncoordinated movements of the lips, tongue, and jaw impede feeding, breathing, speaking, and more. We help patients recognize structural anomalies and strengthen muscles to gain optimal function. We partner with other healthcare providers when structural changes are recommended. Weakened or uncoordinated movements of the lips, tongue, and jaw impede feeding, breathing, speaking, and […]
