Tongue maneuvering apparatus and method of use

A tongue maneuvering apparatus comprising:

• a body for receiving and controlling movement of a patient's tongue, the body comprising:
• a bulb, a tongue aperture, a tongue receiving portion configured to receive the patient's tongue, a slot configured to receive the frenulum of the patient;
• a first attachment site comprising a first protrusion with a first aperture;
• a second attachment site comprising a second protrusion and a second aperture, wherein the second attachment site provides a location for a healthcare provider to grasp the tongue maneuvering apparatus, wherein the tongue receiving portion starts wide at the tongue aperture and narrows as it proceeds to the bulb.