Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More

After studying at two of the top institutions in the states, Dr. Baxter had the honor of completing his residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital. A hospital which consistently ranks among one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric hospitals and busiest pediatric dentistry clinics. While working with some of the elite professionals in the dental world, Dr. Baxter choose to focus on preventive and restorative care, dental emergencies and trauma, orthodontics, dental sedation and general anesthesia, and care for children with special needs. Content of the book is well researched and documented. Engaging and enlightening are two words that come to mind while reading. Information is put in a manner that is understandable and relatable for readers of all backgrounds. Can not thank Dr. Baxter and his team of contributing professionals enough for putting out this educational tool. Great Read!

Thank you to Dr.Baxter and colleagues for this thorough and eye-opening resource! I'm an IBCLC, and am amazed, after all the training I went through, how this topic was breezed over in a slide or two. This book jump started my journey into a desire and motivation for more complete knowledge, training, collaboration, and evidence-based care for families. I have already shared it as a resource with several colleagues and physically passed it on to another lactation professional. Next, I plan on leaving a copy in the nursery with a note for the peds to borrow and pass around freely! I can't recommend this resource enough for my lactation, medical, and dental colleagues! Finally, from the very first page and so many credits to God and dedication to missions I knew I had found a like-minded resource. Thank you for freely sharing that part of your testimony and being a light in so many ways! Colossians 3:23

This book provides a lot of knowledge for tongue tie, lip tie, buccal tie, and the possible symptoms of each. I consider this information very valuable for anyone to know. These restrictive ties seem to be something that was very well known in our past but that has also been forgotten. I appreciate the authors going into great detail about the ties and the symptoms relating to them. I also like how it is explained how the ties cause the symptoms. There are plenty of pictures for both before and after release of a tie. There is also some scientific evidence included which is great for any medical professionals looking to broaden their knowledge on this subject to benefit their patients. Because the symptoms of these ties can be caused by various different conditions, I truly suggest to anyone interested in these ties that they read this book to learn everything it has to offer. This book also shares important resources and techniques for finding further information and seeking a professional diagnosis.

I highly recommend this book to everyone. Every professional, every parent, every provider, and just about everyone who was born with a tongue. The topic, oral tethers (aka "tongue and lip ties") is laid out in a brilliant way. The flow of knowledge, research, and real clinical stories of success define the problem, the choices to be considered and the possible avenues to explore when considering treatment. Dr. Baxter has brought together the best and brightest in the field to explain a topic so foreign to many. A muscle group that has been taken for granted far too long. The book unveils the mystery behind symptoms that are simply discarded because of lack of understanding. The team spotlights the tongue's powerful presence in our health outcomes - both positive and negative. The book is brilliant and thought-provoking from cover to cover. No matter your background or credentials, the book is a nice read and will leave you saying "wow...could my problem be that simple!" Thank you, Dr. Baxter!

I work as a medical interpreter here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The book is wonderful! A myofascial therapist who is also a myofunctional therapist found that my wife had a severe tongue tie. For years I have taken my wife for chiropractic adjustments, massage, physical therapy, etc. Finally we found the reason for only slight and temporary relief! Unfortunately very few providers here fully understand this condition. So many of the narratives found in this book are spot on regarding how infrequently this condition is diagnosed and even less treated. It seems that unless one is personally affected or a loved one this condition remains a mystery. Thank you so much Dr Baxter and your associates for such an enlightening book!

I loved this book. It is so informative. I am a Registered Dental Hygienist who is currently studying to become a Myofacial Therapist and I am sad that this isn’t taught in dental and medical programs. With such huge oral and health issues it can cause for babies, children & adults, everyone should read this book. I have also studied fascia on my own, and this is completely eye opening on how it can be “tied” into your whole body. After you read it, it all comes together and makes perfect sense. Thank you Dr. Baxter.

I received my copy of Tongue Tied and devoured it in 2 days. I'm a pediatric Dental Hygienist who has been surrounded by practitioners in the Myofunctional realm, along with seeing many speakers like Derek Mahoney and Dr. Zaghi. It is refreshing to have an updated compilation of the collective information on all aspects of Tongue and lip ties. This book is ideal for people in the Dental Field, Pediatric Dentistry, General Dentistry, Speech and Language, occupational field and Pediatric Medical field. I personally had all the issues with my 3 sons as babies, feeding... colic, painful breastfeeding etc and nobody caught it until I finally was enlightened by Dr. Sami who I worked with. She identified my 3rd son's TT and LT. He was prescribed Proton Pump inhibitors as a newborn. When it was all tied to the restriction in his tongue. I am passionate about this field. I am thrilled to have the latest information to be able to share with people thanks to Dr. Baxter's book and work. Highly recommend this book to various practitioners to educate on the vast problems in the body that it can cause if left untreated.

We have taken both of my grandchildren, a newborn and a 19 month old to Dr Baxter for frenectomy procedures. They both had tongue ties and lip ties. He is amazing and so is his book! The book is easy to read and follow, and written so that medical professionals and parents can understand it. I had no idea that these ties can affect so many things. So glad we sought him out.

This book gives you a solid knowledge on everything that is to know about the newest research on tongue ties! There’s good explanations and a lot of references to studies.

Dr. Baxter made this book very easy to understand for both parents and providers and there are many case studies as well. Anyone with children are those who work with children would greatly benefit from this read. It goes through tongue and lip ties and what sort of symptoms will arise from them and even what occurs through child and adulthood.

Great book

An outstanding book covering all you need to know and consider on this topic which when diagnosed correctly can make life changes positive aspects to the client.

My baby was diagnosed with a tongue tie and the information was so overwhelming for our family to digest. After going through the process myself, I’ve become a huge advocate for everyone knowing information about tongue ties. This book breaks everything down into easy terminology and provides the most up to date current information about tongue ties. I recommend every new or seasoned parent to read this book (regardless if their child is tied or not)