Turns we have to add "tongue tied" to Ian's list. He has a short frenum and needs to have it cut to allow his tongue to move the way it should to speak. This is very exciting for us, although not looking forward to the surgery, albeit very minimal as it is. At least there might be some improvement in his ability to produce sounds and articulate once this is done. Although the wonderful Dr. Sami did inform that it might not help as much as it might with other children without his other diagnosis. But we just never know until we do it!
She would also like to install the palette expander at that time. This is to drop his extremely high palette, allowing more space for all that resides above it, including the brain, and make room for his crowded teeth. Lastly, she will place a small cap-style fitting to his front teeth to help with his underbite and to help him to correct his jaw placement. Not looking forward to getting him used to all of this but am so interested in seeing how it may help him developmentally.
First thing is have to check with the Pulmonologist to make sure the sedation she will use it okay for him. And then get it booked.
Just another chapter in this sweet boy's medical history book.
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