06/18/2026
Most people think restrictive tongue ties only affect babies and children. This 72 year old patient’s story proves otherwise.🤍
This story is a reminder that meaningful change can happen at any age, but it also highlights the power of having the right team.👏
She initially presented with sleep disturbance issues, snoring, TMJ dysfunction, some speech and swallowing difficulties…challenges she had been living with for years.
Her general dentist identified the restriction, but instead of rushing to a release, recognized that function needed to be addressed first. 💯🔥They referred her for myofunctional therapy, where she put in the work to improve her oral function and movement patterns before considering a procedure.🙌
The results have been nothing short of amazing.🥳
This is what collaborative care looks like: providers collaborating, and putting the patient’s long term success ahead of quick fixes.🥰
A huge thank you to her general dentist, and most importantly, to this wonderful patient for trusting the process.
You’re never too old to improve function.🩷
[adult tongue tie, tongue function, myofunctional therapy, airway health, swallowing difficulties, oral function, collaborative care, healthy aging, mouth breathing, sleep quality, speech, functional frenuloplasty, tongue mobility, airway dentistry, adult airway health]