Tethered Oral Tissues

Tethered oral tissues (TOT’s)  are a congenital condition where the tongue, lip, or cheek is restricted by a band of tissue called frena.  This restriction can affect various oral functions, including speech, feeding, and swallowing. Treatment of TOT’s goes beyond just a surgical release. Successful releases require a whole body approach to treatment including pre & post therapy. 

Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is a specialized treatment program that focuses on correcting abnormal patterns of oral and facial muscle function. The therapy primarily addresses issues like improper tongue positioning, mouth breathing, incorrect swallowing patterns, and poor oral rest postures that can affect speech, breathing, chewing, and facial development.

CFT is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. CFT can be an complementary approach that is beneficial when used in combination with OMT and pre/post TOT’s releases.