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Posted by: besttime
« on: February 13, 2017, 04:30:01 pm »

Thanks for the tips.  Did you do myofunctional therapy after you got the frenectomy?

I have what someone told me was a "moderate" tongue tie, but I do feel like it affects my ability to keep my tongue on the top of my mouth.
Posted by: Skull
« on: January 16, 2017, 03:15:44 pm »

Find a dentist that will perform a frenectomy if you have a tongue tie. I had it done with a laser and it was a lot quicker and painless than I thought it would be. I didn't require any stitches. I wish I had it done when I was a kid.

Head posture is very important for getting your tongue on your palate with greater force. Practice the Mckenzie Chin Tuck. Most people with cranial facial dystrophy have muscles that are too weak in the front of the neck to support the head and muscles that are too tight at the back of the neck.
Posted by: besttime
« on: January 16, 2017, 01:44:13 pm »

I have been working on tongue posture.  I've been using a sling and tape around my face at night to try to keep the tongue on the palate.  I worry that I'm putting pressure in the wrong places by wearing the sling.  It's also awkward because my mouth is forced into more of an overbite in order to get my tongue into the proper position because of my tongue tie.  I feel like I need extra help outside of tongue positioning.  Or maybe I just don't have enough faith in it.

I've watched some of Mike Mews videos, but there's a lot of information and I was overwhelmed.  Thanks for reminding me of the John Mew/MikeMew/Orthotropics things.  I will have to get back to watching some of their tips.
Posted by: MeltedFace
« on: January 11, 2017, 10:21:02 pm »

Have you started Orthotropics and "mewing"? with tongue posturing? It's in YouTube under Orthotropics > John and Mike Mew
Posted by: besttime
« on: January 11, 2017, 04:32:16 pm »

I have health problems I want to resolve.  The one that led me here was my sleep breathing problem (similar to sleep apnea).  I have an overjet, assymetrical TMJ, and a host of health problems that are likely related (digestive and mental). 

I tried some self-NCR but didn't feel like I was getting very far.  I am female, and supposedly females have less success than males.  I've given up hope with getting far with self-NCR.

I know there are a lot of other things out there to try.  I'm considering cranial osteopathy, craniosacral therapy, face-pulling, or other massage therapies.

I just don't know where to start or what I should pursue.  I've tried learning what I can, but the information is overwhelming.  I just want something that works, that will help me sleep at night in good time, that is preferably not too expensive.

Thanks, and sorry if this question has already been answered elsewhere!