A tongue tie typically makes it difficult for the sufferer to lift the tongue up and down or from side to side. Difficulties forming words during childhood or breastfeeding are common symptoms… Continue reading
Tongue ties are congenital (from birth) when the lingual frenulum is too thick or too short, restricting movement of the tongue. While most people opt for speech therapy or surgery in childhood,… Continue reading
Obstruction of the airway can cause sleep apnea, a disorder that results in frequent breathing stops. Sleep apnea, most often associated with adults, affects 1% to 10% of children. Many of these… Continue reading
When the connective tissue that tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth restricts movement of the tongue, the condition is called ankyloglossia or, more commonly, tongue-tie. In many cases, this… Continue reading
A tongue tie is normally identified in infancy. Some medical professionals will recommend early surgical intervention to counteract any potential issues, but your doctor may suggest delaying a procedure. In some instances,… Continue reading
A properly working tongue is essential to proper body function. Tongue-tie can harm nutrition, cause chronic jaw pain, result in poor sleep and damage self-esteem. Doctors often diagnose babies with tongue-tie when… Continue reading
If your child is having speech problems, there is help. The first line of assistance is involving a speech therapist. You can find services within your child’s school system. There can be… Continue reading
Social media has been populated with stories about tongue-tied infants and the woes associated with this condition for mother and child. This interest has caused a dramatic rise in treatment for the… Continue reading
On the surface, it may seem that a tongue tie is just a small anomaly for an infant with no serious consequences. There are many infants with the condition that seem to… Continue reading
There are many myths and misunderstandings about tongue-tie, many of which have to do with infants and their ability to properly breastfeed. Tongue-tie can impact breastfeeding and addressing the condition can improve… Continue reading
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