Myofunctional therapy is increasingly recognized as an essential component of both pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing tongue-tie release surgery. By including myofunctional therapy in the tongue tie release treatment plan, providers can significantly improve the outcomes of procedures.

1. Pre-Surgical Preparation: Myofunctional therapy helps prepare the oral muscles for surgery, ensuring they are more adaptable and responsive to the changes that will occur, leading to smoother and more effective surgical outcomes.
2. Enhanced Surgical Precision: With better muscle tone and function, surgeons can achieve more precise cuts and sutures, reducing the risk of complications during the procedure.
3. Faster Recovery Times: Post procedure myofunctional exercises promote faster healing by improving blood flow and muscle adaptation in the post-operative phase.
4. Reduced Risk of Complications: Regular myofunctional exercises after surgery help maintain the mobility of the tongue, preventing reattachment of the frenulum and reducing the likelihood of scarring.