The Liper Device (Tongue Training Tool)

The Liper Device is a tongue training tool used for pre and post op neuromuscular re-education. NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION No matter the degree of tongue-tie severity, the Liper Device comes in handy. In many cases, proper tongue exercises with the Liper Device can be used pre and post operatively when there is a need for frenotomy (a.k.a. frenulotomy or frenulectomy). Postoperative Active Wound Management (AWM) with the Liper Device has been shown to improve post- surgical outcome; therefore helping ensure normal tongue flexibility and functioning while preventing frenulum reattachment and/or scarring. The Liper Device can also be used with toddlers and young children who are receiving pre and post op frenectomy therapy. The speech-language pathologist and /or registered dental hygienist trained in pediatric feeding and/or myofunctional therapy (COM™) can use this tool as a part of their AWM program.  WHAT IS ANKYLOGLOSSIA? Ankyloglossia or tongue- tie, happens when the