Glossodontics® goes beyond simply correcting a shortened tongue frenulum. Unlike the traditional approach, which treats tongue-tie as an isolated issue, Glossodontics® addresses its broader impact on the body—including muscles, posture and systemic function. By considering the interconnectedness of the body’s systems, Glossodontics® offers a more comprehensive and effective path to long-term health and well-being.

• Mouth breathing
• Enlarged or frequently infected tonsils
• Poor posture (such as a forward head position or rounded shoulders)
• Hyperactivity or attention difficulties in children
• Crowded, misaligned, or crooked teeth
• Bite irregularities or malocclusion

Treatment is carried out in stages and addresses both the immediate restriction and its broader impact on the body. It typically includes:

• Myofunctional therapy: Targeted exercises to strengthen and coordinate the tongue and oral muscles
• Surgical or laser release: To free the restricted frenulum
• Craniosacral osteopathy: Gentle bodywork to restore balance and mobility in the cranial and facial structures
• Orthognathic phase: Correcting jaw position and shape for proper function
• Orthodontic phase: Aligning the teeth and supporting long-term stability

Treatment with Glossodontics® starts with myofunctional therapy—a series of specialised exercises for the tongue, mouth and facial muscles. This foundational step helps restore proper tongue posture and function, preparing the body for further stages of care and ensuring lasting results.

The full course of treatment varies based on each patient’s unique needs and how quickly they progress through each stage. On average, comprehensive recovery takes between 6 and 24 months.

Laser correction is less invasive and typically used in infants, but it does not address the deeper muscle and fascial restrictions that contribute to tongue-tie. At Glossodontics®, we usually recommend traditional surgical intervention for lasting results, as it targets the full anatomical structure involved.

Laser procedures are typically performed on infants between 3 days and 6 months old. Surgical correction is typically suitable for children and adults aged 2 to 70, but it depends on each patient’s individual assessment.

Choose a specialist who not only has surgical expertise but also understands the importance of a multidisciplinary, whole-body approach. The ideal provider should guide you through myofunctional therapy, surgical intervention, jaw alignment and post-treatment care, ensuring complete restoration of the maxillofacial system.

Surgery alone may bring temporary relief, but without a comprehensive approach, the long-term results are often limited. Full recovery of the tongue, jaw and associated systems depends on addressing structural, muscular and functional components. Glossodontics® is designed as a holistic treatment path that supports whole-body balance and long-term vitality.