Tongue Tie and TMJ: The Connection
Reviewed by Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk, DMD · Inspire Dental Wellness, Orland Park, IL The short version: Restricted tongue mobility affects tongue posture, which affects jaw position, which affects how the temporomandibular joint loads. The connection runs through compensatory muscle patterns and altered swallow mechanics. For some adults with both tongue tie and TMJ symptoms, addressing […]
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