Many dental practitioners and others see a tongue thrust and dental malocclusions (or teeth out...
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Is Oral Habit Elimination Appropriate at this Time?
...She sucks her fingers which I know is interfering with success for her distorted sounds....
Any Risk of Tongue Falling Back Post Release?
...She was told by one provider that there is a risk of the tongue falling back into the airway...
Child cannot put tongue tip to spot – Republished
I wondered if you could share your thoughts. One child in particular has been seen a number of ...
Dentist recommending a gate habit appliance, but mother against it – Republished
I have a question for you about a client. He is a six year old boy who has a significant Class...
Enjoying using the Orofacial Myology treatment program and questions about exercises in it – Republished
I wanted to tell you that I am really enjoying using your Orofacial Myology manual. It seems s...
19 months old limited sounds
I tested a 19-month-old boy with a receptive score of 90 and expressive of 66. He is only sayin...
Complex medical history and thumb sucking – Republished
I am a parent of a 3 year old. My child had a rough start, she was born early and was hospitali...
How many elevator disks a patient should be expected to add? – Republished
I wanted to ask you about Elevator Disk and braiding for a patient of mine. I am not sure how m...
Parent insists on therapy despite expander interference
Q: Good morning. I need advice: 7 yo boy, mouth breather , interdental tongue posture at rest,...
How often and how long for therapy
Q: I understand we would undergo the pre proficiency exam before proceeding to the additional ...