Not many people are familiar with the medical condition called the tongue tie. Instead, they think of a person who is incapable of talking when flustered. However, tongue-tie in babies is a medical condition which many babies have.
What is Tongue Tie?
Tongue-tie in babies or ankyloglossia is a medical condition that occurs at birth that affects the development and function of the tongue. A thicker than normal lingual frenulum tissue binds the underside of the tongue to the mouth floor. The tongue can not move easily and it also has an impact on breastfeeding. When left untreated in infancy, it will affect the child’s ability to eat, speak, and swallow.
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