National Tongue Tie Centre

National Tongue Tie Centre Experts in oral ties. World-class service by Ireland's most experienced tongue tie team. CO2 laser.

Fascinating Fascia: Part 1Fresh from our Tongue Time presentation on ‘Fascia, Freedom, Function’ at Tongue Time 2026 in ...
03/02/2026

Fascinating Fascia: Part 1

Fresh from our Tongue Time presentation on ‘Fascia, Freedom, Function’ at Tongue Time 2026 in Switzerland, we’re exploring what understanding fascia means for oral restriction work.

Fascia forms continuous lines of tension throughout the body, from the oral cavity through the neck, thorax, and beyond.
A restricted frenulum isn’t isolated; it’s part of an integrated system affecting posture, breathing, and movement.

This reinforces why our “Release Restrictions, Retrain Function, Relieve Tension” approach works.
You can’t just release a tongue tie and expect optimal function if the surrounding fascial system remains restricted.

Clinically, this means assessing beyond the oral cavity, understanding compensatory patterns, and recognising why some patients need more support than others.

More to come in this series.

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Preschoolers are at a pivotal developmental stage, and treating tongue tie during these years can make a lasting differe...
27/01/2026

Preschoolers are at a pivotal developmental stage, and treating tongue tie during these years can make a lasting difference.

This age group is actively establishing patterns for sleep, breathing, feeding, and speech that will carry them through primary school and beyond. We’re also working during a critical window for craniofacial growth, when intervention can support optimal jaw development and airway function.

Our conscious sedation protocol makes treatment safe and comfortable for all ages, and preschoolers are particularly fun to work with through our functional therapy approach. We’re not just releasing restrictions, we’re retraining movement patterns and supporting long-term outcomes in an age group that’s engaged, responsive, and developing rapidly.

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday 28th January at 1pm Irish time as we discuss why preschool age is such an important time to address tongue tie, what parents should watch for, and how treatment sets children up for success as they launch into the world of school and social development.

This week’s Tie Talk: Preschoolers & Tongue Tie
📅 Tomorrow, Wednesday 28th January, 1pm Irish time

Just back from 2026 in St. Gallen and still buzzing from it all. Thank you so much to Ralf and Meike for pulling toget...
23/01/2026

Just back from 2026 in St. Gallen and still buzzing from it all. Thank you so much to Ralf and Meike for pulling together such an amazing congress, over 500 delegates from more than 40 countries – the energy was incredible.

The depth of clinical discussion, the insights shared, the genuine collaboration, every session gave us something to think about and bring back to our work here in Ireland.

Having family there to experience it too made it even more special. Watching them engage with the field and connect with this community added something extra special too.

To everyone we met and talked with – thank you. These conversations matter. This is how we keep pushing forward.

We are so proud of our children, now young adults. Five of them travelled with us to 2026 to work alongside us, helping...
21/01/2026

We are so proud of our children, now young adults. Five of them travelled with us to 2026 to work alongside us, helping with our lecture and workshop, representing our clinic and spreading the word about our educational resources.

They worked long days, leaving their Airbnb at 6:45 am for family planning meetings, setting up our stand, running errands and having conversations with the many healthcare professionals they encountered throughout the day. Late finishes followed by debriefing meetings back at the hotel at 9:30 pm each night.

They’ve been part of our clinic since its inception, initially at the hospital and then at its current location since 2017. They understand our passion, often part of dinnertime discussion, and are our sounding boards, support and grounders all in one. To share an international conference with them was extraordinary. They’re the only ones who truly understand how much of our lives we dedicate to expanding knowledge and advancing services for patients in this field, and we appreciate them beyond measure.

Just back from Tongue Time 2026 in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and we’re still buzzing from three incredible days with over...
19/01/2026

Just back from Tongue Time 2026 in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and we’re still buzzing from three incredible days with over 500 delegates from over 40 countries.
This wasn’t just another conference. It was a convergence of world-leading experts, paradigm-shifting conversations, and the kind of energy that reminds you why this work matters.

This Wednesday at 1 PM Irish time, join us for Tie Talk where we’ll share what we learned, the clinical innovations that caught our attention, and the new directions we’re exploring to advance integrated care. Whether you attended or couldn’t make it, come and unpack the insights we’re already planning to bring into practice.
This session is for healthcare professionals committed to evidence-informed, functional approaches to oral restriction.
📅 Wednesday 21st January
🕐 1 PM Irish Time
🎯 For Healthcare Professionals
Register via the link in bio.

The reality of tongue tie treatment: complex, collaborative, and rarely straightforward. Looking forward to running this...
13/01/2026

The reality of tongue tie treatment: complex, collaborative, and rarely straightforward.

Looking forward to running this interactive workshop 2026 exploring the trials, tribulations, and triumphs we all navigate in clinical practice.

Real cases, honest conversations, and practical strategies for multidisciplinary care.

Fascial freedom isn’t just theory – it’s the foundation of functional outcomes in tongue tie treatment. Excited to share...
13/01/2026

Fascial freedom isn’t just theory – it’s the foundation of functional outcomes in tongue tie treatment. Excited to share our integrated approach 2026 in St. Gallen this week. Research meets clinical reality when we address the whole body, not just the oral cavity.

When we first introduced Intensives, they were designed to accommodate international families travelling to Ireland for ...
05/01/2026

When we first introduced Intensives, they were designed to accommodate international families travelling to Ireland for treatment.
We then found we were sometimes getting better outcomes in shorter times, so we offered them to Irish families too.
This Wednesday at 1pm, we’ll be discussing what makes Intensives effective, how we structure them, how we select patients suitable for this approach, and why concentrated care can achieve superior results compared to traditional appointment schedules.
Join us to learn about our approach and how it’s changed the way we deliver care.

Saturday consultations in Naas ✨Yesterday we held our outreach clinic, providing expert tongue tie assessment for famili...
04/01/2026

Saturday consultations in Naas ✨

Yesterday we held our outreach clinic, providing expert tongue tie assessment for families in the wider Dublin area and beyond. This offers access to accurate diagnosis before families travel to Tipperary for specialised treatment.

We’re fortunate that three of our adult children, who are studying in Dublin, join us to help support these clinic days. Having them involved as part of our team makes Saturdays extra special for us!

Grateful for busy days and good help.

Our next Naas Outreach Clinic date is this Saturday 10th of January. Appointments can be booked on our website www.tonguet.ie or by calling us on 052 610 8009.

We’re thrilled to announce that our daughter Anna has officially passed her IBCLC exam and joins an incredibly unique fa...
30/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our daughter Anna has officially passed her IBCLC exam and joins an incredibly unique family legacy at the National Tongue Tie Centre.

Three IBCLCs. One family. Three distinct clinical perspectives.

🩺 Dr. Justin Roche - Paediatrician & IBCLC

🤲 Kate Roche - Physiotherapist & IBCLC

👶 Anna Roche - Midwife & IBCLC

Anna is now one of seven IBCLCs on our team, bringing the gold standard in lactation care to every family we support. We’re very proud of Anna’s achievement ❤️

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The National Tongue Tie Centre, Amber Hill, Park, Knocklofty
Clonmel
E91F8X8

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
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http://tonguetietoolbox.com/

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