07/02/2022
A frenum (frenulum) is a fold of tissue that attaches one part of your body to another, tissue under your tongue is normal anatomy! What’s not normal is when it’s restricted and causes dysfunctional movement and alters how we chew, speak, swallow and GROW! 👅
PROBLEMS WITH RESTRICTED FRENA…
👄 Restricted Labial (Lip) Frenum:
👉 Mouth Breathing
👉 Teeth Separation
👉 Gum Tissue Problems
👉 Poor Oral Health
👅 Restricted Lingual (Tongue) Frenum:
👉 Speech Issues
👉 Swallowing Difficulty
👉 Sleep Disordered Breathing
👉 Troubles w/eating, drinking & breastfeeding
😱 Restricted Buccal (Cheek) Frenum:
👉 Damage to Tissues Around Teeth
👉 Difficulty Nursing or Bottle Feeding
*Credit Untethered Airway Health and Tongue Tie Center Untethered Airway Health and Tongue Tie Center