Baxter, DMD MS Richard
Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More
- ISBN 13:
- 9781732508200
- author:
- Baxter, DMD MS Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Alabama Tongue-Tie Center
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 340
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.9 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Pediatrics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Feeding, Speech, and More is a comprehensive guide to understanding and treating a common yet little understood condition. Dr. Richard Baxter, along with a team of medical specialists, demystifies tongue-ties and explains how this condition can be treated safely and comfortably. The book covers a broad history of tongue-ties, 21st-century assessment techniques, and treatment options available for tethered oral tissues. It also features accounts of patient challenges and victories, providing reassurance and valuable information for those affected. With the proper diagnosis and treatment, tethered oral tissues can be released with minimal discomfort, leading to improved lives and reduced struggles with nursing, speaking, and feeding. Aimed at parents and professionals, Tongue-Tied encourages those affected while providing a valuable resource for understanding and addressing this condition.