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If you are doing this exercise with a class and they're particularly self-conscious reassure them that everyone looks funny doing it. Demonstrate it yourself! I do. The teacher poking out her tongue, waving it around is always good for a giggle, and it breaks the ice. Thanks to my mother-in-law Similarly, a study by Salt et al. (2020) advises against tongue-tie revisions solely to prevent speech problems. The research has not yet provided conclusive evidence that tongue-tie releases improve speech production and age appropriate speech errors may resolve on their own. As is the case with all of anatomy, it is important to understand the terminology associated with describing the structures of interest. The prefix gloss- and the suffix - glossus are commonly used with reference to the tongue. Therefore, the name glossopharyngeus refers to the muscle arising from the tongue and inserting in the pharynx. Similarly, the name hyoglossus speaks of a muscle originating at the hyoid bone and inserting in the tongue. Key facts about the tongue Embryology After correcting a tongue-tie, speech therapy may be recommended to help older children develop optimal speech and clear articulation. Although tongue-tie correction improves tongue mobility, it takes time for the child to readjust and learn proper tongue movements for speech. An awareness of the sounds and movements involved in spoken language will help a child telescope sounds and segment words; necessary skills for reading.

To improve tongue strength, we encourage the child to give his tongue full movement throughout his mouth. For this, you can try these exercises: The intrinsic tongue muscles can operate independently, or in combination with each other to give rise to numerous shapes. This is an important feature of the tongue as it facilitates molding of the food particles into a bolus in preparation for deglutition and speech. Key facts Superior longitudinal If you suspect that your child's speech is being impacted by a tongue-tie, it's crucial to seek guidance from medical professionals who specialize in tongue-ties. I would recommend consulting with several professionals from the following list: Tongue-tie restrictions have so many variables to them. Some adults have visible, tight tongue ties, did just fine feeding as infants, and never needed speech therapy in their school-aged years. Some adults have seemingly minor tongue ties and experience things like mouth breathing, headaches, poor posture, and sleep apnea because of them. When it comes to your child’s development, tongue-tie isn’t a guarantee of anything. But, we know that’s not a super-satisfying answer! So since the ways tongue-tie affects speech and development aren’t super clear, let’s start with what we do know.The marginal lymph vessels will carry lymph to the submandibular nodes or to the jugulo -omohyoid nodes. It is not uncommon to see lymph vessels decussating to drain to contralateral lymph nodes. The vessels from the central region may go to the deep cervical nodes, with a particular preference for the jugulo-omohyoid or jugulodigastric nodes. The dorsal group of vessels also pass laterally on either side to eventually join the marginal vessels in their course to the jugulo-omohyoid and jugulodigastric vessels. Innervation

Having a tongue-tie can make it difficult for your child to say certain sounds, but it won't have an impact on their overall language development ( read more about the differences between speech and language here). To explain it simply, speech involves what happens in the mouth, and a tongue-tie can affect speech. However, language development takes place in the brain and is not influenced by a tongue-tie. Are you surprised by how much there is to learn about the tongue? Be sure to remember the importance of active recall when learning this topic!To help your toddler improve his speech articulation, you can try out these tongue exercises and activities: Emerging at the anterior limit of the hyoglossus, the sublingual arteries course between the mylohyoid and genioglossus as it travels towards the sublingual glands in the floor of the oral cavity. As it arborizes, one of its branches anastomoses with the submental branches of the facial artery, while another traverses the gingiva of the mandible to anastomose with the analogous contralateral vessel. These activities will support the phonics work you get from your child's school and are fun ways to work on reading and spelling without needing a pen and pencil! Mescher, Anthony L, and Luiz Carlos Uchôa Junqueira. Junqueira's Basic Histology. 13th ed., Mcgraw-Hill, 2013.

Often, our kiddos speak words that we don’t understand. Children below the age of 4 often are unable to make the correct letter sound, such as k, c or l. Most children don’t need a speech therapist and these speech issues resolve on their own. You can help your child by understanding the cause of speech articulation problems. And also, by trying out tongue exercises and activities to develop their oral motor skills. Speech Sound Challenges for ToddlersThe palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal arches (along with the palatine tonsils) have lateral relations to the posterior third of the tongue. Posterior to the base of the tongue is the dorsal surface of the epiglottis and laryngeal inlet, and the posterior wall of the oropharynx. As mentioned earlier, the presulcal and postsulcal parts of the tongue differ not only by anatomical location, but also based on embryological origin, innervation, and the type of mucosa found on its surface. Anterior two thirds Breastfeeding Challenges: Tongue-ties can make breastfeeding challenging for both the baby and the mother. Correcting the tongue-tie can improve latch, feeding efficiency, and enhance the overall breastfeeding experience. The coarse texture of the dorsal surface of the tongue can be attributed to the numerous lingual papillae that are found on its surface. As the 8th gestational week draws to a close, foliate and vallate papillae are the first of the four papillae to develop. These are followed by the appearance of fungiform papillae. By the 10th – 11th week of gestation, the thread-like filiform papillae can be observed on the dorsal surface of the tongue. Each type of papillae has a particular role in tongue physiology, and as such, has a unique innervation based on the nerve endings they developed closest to. Mr Tongue has an engine in his throat that he can turn on and off. The sounds change from quiet to noisy when he switches his engine on. - p/b, t/d, k/g, s/z Tongue-ties can potentially affect speech by hindering tongue movements necessary for clear articulation of sounds. These difficulties may manifest in a variety of ways, such as difficulty with certain sounds (e.g., "d," "t," or "s") or less clear pronunciation (referred to as speech intelligibility) which makes it harder for other people to understand what a child is saying. However, it's crucial to remember that every child's speech development is unique, and not all speech delays can be attributed to tongue-ties. Tongue ties do not impact language development

The tongue has multiple sources of innervation based on its embryological origins. The nerve supply to the tongue can be grouped based as efferent fibers that carry motor impulses, general sensory that conveys touch and proprioception, and special afferent that conveys gustatory impulses. Motor innervation Owing to the fact that each pharyngeal arch has its own neurovascular bundle, the derivatives of these pouches will also take their nerve supply from these sources as well. The mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (CN V3) carries sensory impulses arising from the derivatives of the first pharyngeal arch. Since this arch gave rise to the tuberculum impar and lateral lingual swellings (which forms the oral part of the tongue), the mucosa of this entire area sends afferent impulses via the lingual branch of CN V3. Adil, Eelam Aalia. "Tongue Anatomy: Overview, Gross Anatomy, Pathophysiologic Variants". Emedicine.Medscape.Com, 2016, https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1899434-overview#showall. Accessed 19 Mar 2018.On the lateral surface of the oral tongue are foliate papillae arranged as a series of vertical folds. The ventral mucosa of the oral tongue is comparatively unremarkable. It is smooth and continuous with the mucosa of the floor of the mouth and the inferior gingiva. The lingual veins are relatively superficial and can be appreciated on either side of the lingual frenulum. Lateral to the lingual veins are pleated folds of mucosa known as the plica fimbriata. They are angled anteromedially toward the apex of the tongue. Posterior third