Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding and More
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Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More
Tongue-Tied by Richard Baxter, DMD, MS provides parents and healthcare providers with a comprehensive, accessible overview of tongue tie and its impact across the lifespan. From breastfeeding challenges in newborns to speech and feeding difficulties in older children, this 342-page paperback explains the functional consequences of tethered oral tissues and guides families through the assessment and treatment landscape, including frenotomy, therapy, and watchful waiting. It's a useful companion to Demystify the Tongue Tie for families who want both a clinical resource and a parent-friendly explanation, and supports families working with feeding therapists on related oral-motor goals.
- Covers the functional impact of tongue tie from breastfeeding through childhood and into adulthood
- Explains the assessment process and what to expect from interdisciplinary TOTs evaluation
- Provides guidance on treatment options including frenotomy, therapy, and watchful waiting
- Parent-friendly language makes medical and clinical content accessible to families
- Parents seeking to understand their child's tongue tie diagnosis and treatment options
- SLPs and lactation consultants using this as a parent education resource
- Healthcare providers wanting a patient-friendly resource to share with families
- Families navigating the decision of whether and when to pursue frenotomy
- Clinicians can pair this with the TOTs 5-Step Screening Tool when building a family handout packet
- 1 x Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More (Paperback, 342 pages)
| Author | Richard Baxter, DMD, MS and team |
| Format | Paperback |
| Length | 342 pages |
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Note: This publication is intended as a professional or educational resource. Content should be applied within the scope of the clinician's training and professional license.