Ep 11. All Things Tongue Tie with Dr Suraj Vatish

Описание: In this episode of Parents of Mouth Breathers, I’m joined by Dr Suraj Vatish, an experienced dental surgeon specialising in tongue tie and lip tie releases (particularly in children). He leads the Tongue Tie & Breathing Centre at Happy Kids in Chelsea, London, and is known on Instagram as @svatishdds (The Tongue Tie Guy).

We dig into:

What a tongue tie actually is (and why elevation matters more than “sticking it out”)
The most common myths that confuse parents (and even professionals)
How tongue tie can impact feeding, sleep, speech, breathing and facial growth
Why multidisciplinary care (OMT, SLT, osteopathy, paediatrics, ENT, orthodontics) changes outcomes
Laser vs scissors for releases, plus aftercare and why it’s critical
When treatment helps most, and what to do if you’re hearing “they’ll grow out of it”

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:23 Dr. Suraj's Journey into Tongue Tie Treatment
02:53 Understanding Tongue Tie Myths and Misconceptions
05:45 Defining Tongue Tie and Its Impact on Health
10:36 The Importance of Multidisciplinary Approach
17:08 Treatment Options and Post-Care for Tongue Tie
26:30 Challenges in the Medical System and Final Thoughts
38:58 Conclusion and Where to Find Dr. Suraj

Dr Suraj Vatish — Dental Surgeon, Tongue Tie & Breathing Centre, Happy Kids (Chelsea, London)
IG: @svatishdds
Clinic: Happy Kids Dental (Tongue Tie & Breathing Centre)

Resources mentioned

Myofunctional therapy (OMT) for pre/post release
Multidisciplinary approach (OMT, SLT, osteopathy, paediatrics, ENT, orthodontics)

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