Resources
I found that there is little about adult tongue tie on the net and even less about personal experiences with having a release. But below are some links to on-line resources you may find useful, including contact info for my tongue tie team.
Please note that these websites have been vetted for theme only. The accuracy of their content has not been verified.
Tongue Tie in Adults and Infants (Is your dentist aware of this condition?):
Proper Tongue Positioning and its Benefits:
https://ladydentistanchorage.com/tongue-positioning-what-it-is-and-how-it-helps/
A very comprehensive site of all aspects of tongue tie (book on the subject available):
One story describing how tongue tie surgery can change your life:
https://www.drstevenlin.com/adult-tongue-tie-surgery-changed-life/
Tongue Position and Swallowing Mechanics:
www.petrafishermovement.com/tongue-position/
Myofunctional Therapy and how it can help:
https://musclesinharmony.com/2018/05/introduction-to-myofunctional-therapy/
Effects of Mouth Breathing, its consequences and a nasal decongestion exercise:
https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/mouth-breathing-physical-mental-emotional-consequences/
Tongue tie in adults – a physiotherapist’s view:
http://www.paragonhealth.net.au/blog/tongue-tie-in-adults
Tongue anatomy, breast feeding issues and the life-long consequences of tongue tie:
https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/tongue-causing-health-problems/
Information on breast feeding a tongue-tied baby:
https://kellymom.com/health/baby-health/bfhelp-tonguetie/
Oral restrictions and the therapeutic Tummy Time Method™ for infants:
https://www.tummytimemethod.com/oral-restrictions.html
Photos of oral and breathing issues:
https://www.myofunctionaltherapy.co.uk/
Further Information on Tongue Tie in Adults and Children
https://www.coloradotonguetie.com
Books I Recommend:
Please Release Me – The Tethered Oral Tissue Puzzle, by Pat Pine (link)
Tongue Tied – How A Tiny String under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding and More by Richard Baxter (link)
Websites for my tongue tie team:
https://drgambacorta.ca/
https://andrew-fleming-osteopathic-manual.business.site/#posts
Can using your tongue and airway improperly change your dental structure and even your physical appearance? Check out the first several minutes of this video.