Unless you’ve actually suffered from a tongue-tie, you might be totally clueless on how it affects your entire body. It’s not just about whether or not you can lick an ice cream cone, or if you have a speech impediment. A tongue-tie affects every piece of your body, whether you realize it or not!
A tongue-tie is a connective tissue issue. This means it can be affecting your body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. In this episode of the Myo Minute, learn more about how a tongue-tie is affecting your body and posture!
Want to learn more? Here are some great resources:
If you suspect that you have a tongue-tie (or a family member) it’s time to get an exam scheduled. There are long term consequences to a tongue-tie that goes untreated. Don’t let that happen to you! Book your exam today.
Meet Carmen Woodland
I found this path of passion years ago as a dental hygienist. After a stint in graduate school to earn my M.B.A., I decided that I needed to pivot. My heart was no longer in scraping teeth, but making a much bigger impact on lives touched by myofunctional impairment.
My story is personal and close to home. My sweet granddaughter was passed back and forth amongst doctors and therapists for years trying to figure out her speech, breathing, sleep, chewing and swallowing issues. It wasn’t until I completed more training that I knew her problem was a significant tongue-tie. Bingo.
Fast forward to now. I’m a crusader. A warrior. A voice for those who can’t find theirs, or who don’t have one.
I left clinical hygiene practice to start Integrative Myofunctional Therapy. It has evolved from a way to make a living, into an obsession!
I see clients all over the world and provide innovative, virtual therapy in the remotest of places.
In addition, I also
- Teach other dental hygienists, speech therapists & dentists how to become myofunctional therapists through the Myofunctional Therapy Training Acadedmy.
- Coach dental offices on how to implement myofunctional screening into the daily practice
- Speak in various settings
I’m an airway provider for the Foundation of Airway Health, where I work diligently for the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of airway-related disorders.
And last but not least, I’m a proud member of several professional associations that afford me the opportunity to learn so that I can help you. My professional memberships include: