Experts

Dr. Soroush Zaghi

Dr. Zaghi is a leading ENT specialist and researcher in myofunctional disorders, sleep apnea, and tongue-tie treatments. His work focuses on the connection between tongue posture, airway health, and overall well-being. 

Website – https://www.zaghimd.com/tongue-tie 

Dr. Richard Baxter 

 A pediatric dentist and tongue-tie expert, Dr. Baxter is known for his research and advocacy in diagnosing and treating tongue ties in children and adults. He is also the author of Tongue-Tied, a comprehensive book on the subject.  

Website – https://tonguetieal.com/ https://tonguetie.com/ 

Dr. Mike Mew 

Dr. Mew specializes in orthotropics, a field that emphasizes proper tongue posture and facial development. His work is widely recognized in discussions about myofunctional therapy and airway health.  

Website – https://www.mewingapp.co/dr-mew

Books

Tongue-Tied – Dr. Richard Baxter

 This book provides a deep dive into the impact of tongue ties on speech, feeding, breathing, and overall health. It offers insights for both professionals and parents seeking to understand treatment options.  

Tongue Tie – Carmen Fernando  

A classic resource on tongue-tie assessment and treatment, this book provides clinical insights into diagnosing and managing tongue restrictions. It is widely used by speech therapists and healthcare professionals.  

The Tongue as a Gateway to Voice, Resonance, Style, and Intelligibility – Angelika Nair

This book explores the crucial role of the tongue in voice production, resonance, and articulation. It is particularly valuable for singers, speech therapists, and voice teachers looking to optimize vocal function.  

Articles

• Baxter, R. et al. (2021). Tongue Restriction Questionnaire: A New Screening Tool to Identify Tongue-Tied Patients. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry www.dentalaegis.com/cced

• Baxter (2018) Tongue-Ties and Sleep Issues (and More!). Dental Sleep Practice https://www.lightscalpel.com/publications/tongue-ties-and-sleep-issues/ 

• González Garrido MDP et al.. Effectiveness of Myofunctional Therapy in Ankyloglossia: A Systematic Review. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9566693/ 

• Guóth-Gumberger, M. and Karall, D. (2025), Implications of Tongue and Lingual Frenulum Anatomy for Tongue-Tie Evaluation and Management. https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.17600

• Kotlow, L.A. (1999). Ankyloglossia: A diagnostic and treatment quandary. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10635253/

• Lindberg-Kransmo, M. (2002). The Influence of the Tongue on Vocal Production [Master of Arts]. University of North Texas. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark%3A/67531/metadc3130/m2/1/high_res_d/thesis.pdf 

• Lopez, D. (2013). Forward Head Posture and Tongue Ties. Inspire Osteopathy Denver. https://www.daniellopezdo.com/forward-head-posture-and-tongue-ties/ 

• Mills N., et al. (2019) What is a tongue tie? Defining the anatomy of the in-situ lingual frenulum  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ca.23343

• Zaghi, S. (2022) Long-term Implications of Untreated Tongue-Tie, The Breathe Institute Lecture. www.BreatheCourses.com

• Zaghi, S., Shamtoob, S., Peterson et. al. (2021). Assessment of posterior tongue mobility using lingual-palatal suction: Progress towards a functional definition of ankyloglossia. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation https://doi.org/10.1111/joor.13144