The phrase
"tongue function" refers to the different ways your tongue moves and works in your mouth. It involves actions like speaking, eating, licking, swallowing, and tasting.
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This is my favourite drawing of what a tongue - tied baby vs a baby with
normal tongue function looks like while breastfeeding.
Fact 9: Breastfeeding improves post - frenotomy / frenectomy as long
as tongue function is normalized as a result.
Tummy time is important
for tongue function, oral skills, sensory development, postural and head control, learning about and exploring the environment, play, gastrointestinal issues (passing gas, pooping, burping, reflux, gastric motility), neurological development, strengthening, and much more!
KRISTINA CHAMBERLAIN: So, regardless of your reason — a nipple shield are not or pumping or not, if she is enable to use her tongue, if
her tongue function is compromised because of her frenulum then that's what's affecting your milk supply.
I checked his tongue underside and examined him for
tongue function: he had massive scarring attaching his tongue to the floor of his mouth and significantly compromised tongue function.
Tongue function and its role in dental health is a hot topic at the moment.