Demystify the Tongue Tie
Demystify the Tongue Tie by Char Boshart, M.A., CCC-SLP is a clear, evidence-informed guide for healthcare providers and families navigating tethered oral tissue (TOTs) assessment, diagnosis, and management. Across 145 pages, the book cuts through the confusion surrounding tongue tie by presenting current evidence on diagnostic criteria, functional impact, treatment options, and the role of the interdisciplinary team in TOTs care, including an analysis of the lingual frenum and a comparison of surgical release versus stretching exercises. It pairs well with the TOTs 5-Step Screening Tool for clinicians building a structured TOTs assessment process, and with TalkTools CEU courses on oral-motor and feeding therapy.
- Presents current evidence on tongue tie assessment and functional impact in clear, accessible language
- Covers the interdisciplinary team approach needed for optimal TOTs assessment and management
- Addresses controversies in the TOTs field with a balanced, evidence-based perspective
- Useful for SLPs, lactation consultants, dentists, and families navigating TOTs care decisions
- SLPs, lactation consultants, and feeding therapists working with clients who have suspected or diagnosed tongue tie
- Dentists and oral surgeons considering or performing frenotomy procedures
- Parents seeking evidence-based information before making TOTs treatment decisions
- Healthcare providers building their TOTs knowledge base
- Families who want a parent-facing companion resource may also find Tongue-Tied by Richard Baxter, DMD, MS helpful
- 1 x Demystify the Tongue Tie (Paperback, 145 pages)
| Author | Char Boshart, M.A., CCC-SLP |
| Format | Paperback |
| Length | 145 pages |
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