Posts Tagged ‘frenum’

ROM measurement indicates restricted frenum…HELP, I need you!

My guess from what you’ve said, is that he isn’t really using the tip of the tongue for T, and D, but rather a location behind the tip…is that correct?

Older female who developed severe tongue thrusting

…Looking into a mirror, open your mouth as widely as you can; while keeping your mouth wide open, see how far upward you can raise your tongue. Can you reach all the way up behind your upper teeth without closing your mouth very much…?

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