TOTS

You may have consulted with a pediatric dentist, ENT, SLP, OT, lactation consultant, or even a chiropractor of whom have indicated your child has a tongue tie (possibly lip or even buccal ties too!). It can be a stressful time, especially if your child is young, trying to navigate the different therapies and making the […]

What are TOTs? Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) is a term used to describe tight, restrictive connective tissue between oral structures. This connective tissue is called frena. Everyone has frena but when this tissue is thick, tight, and restrictive of typical movement we say that that there is a “tie.” Lip ties, tongue ties and cheek […]