In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Karen delves into the topic of tongue ties, focusing on how to distinguish between actual tongue ties and other underlying issues. Drawing from her extensive 20-year experience as a speech therapist and certified orofacial myologist, Karen shares personal anecdotes about her children's experiences and highlights the significance of various factors affecting tongue function. She emphasizes the importance of evaluating the body's overall tension and primitive reflexes, and advocates for a multidisciplinary approach involving craniosacral therapy and bodywork before considering a tongue tie release. Karen looks forward to bringing more experts on the show to further explore these perspectives.

00:00 Introduction to Tongue Ties

00:39 Personal Background and Experience

01:31 Challenges with My Own Children

03:05 Debunking Myths About Tongue Ties

06:52 The Role of Body Work in Tongue Function

10:40 Primitive Reflexes and Their Impact

11:52 Conservative Approach to Diagnosing Tongue Ties

16:35 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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