Post Operative Stretches
General Guidelines:
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Wash your hands before starting the stretches.
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Stretches should be done every 4-6 hours after the release (even at night).
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Stretching needs to be continued until the released area appears just like the rest of the mouth.
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Make sure that you can see the areas that were released when you do the stretches.
Tongue Tie Release:
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Place fingers on either side of the tongue and lift up towards the roof of the mouth as far as it will go. Hold it there for 1-2 seconds.
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Pulse your finger on the very top of the diamond shaped release area 5 times with moderate pressure.
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Run your finger along bottom gums side to side; the tongue will follow your finger.
Lip Tie Release:
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Lift the upper lip towards the nostrils until it bumps into resistance. Hold it there for 1-2 seconds.
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Glide your finger side to side in between the lip and gums, where the release was done, back and forth 2 times.