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  1. Ankyloglossia
    AnkyloglossiaCongenital oral anomaly
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    Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue's range of motion. With tongue-tie, an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of t… See more

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    Signs and symptoms of tongue-tie include: 1. Difficulty lifting the tongue to the upper teeth or moving the tongue from side to side. 2. Trouble sticking out the tongue past the lower fr… See more

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    Causes

    Typically, the lingual frenulum separates before birth, allowing the tongue free range of … See more

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    Complications

    Tongue-tie may affect a baby's oral development, as well as the way the child eats, speaks and swallows. For example, tongue-tie can sometimes lead to: 1. Breastfeedi… See more

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  1. Ankyloglossia
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    Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital oral condition that can cause difficulty with breastfeeding, speech articulation, and mechanical tasks such as licking the lips. The term tongue-tie comes from an unusually short membrane (the frenulum) attaching the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

    Ankyloglossia (Tongue-Tie) …

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    The common term for ankyloglossia is tongue tie. In this condition, the tongue is literally “tied,” or tethered, to the floor of the mouth, sometimes inhibiting both speech and eating. A child is born with this condition. The tongue is one of the most important muscles involved in swallowing and speech.

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    Can a baby have a tongue tie?
    Babies with tongue-ties do not have problems with bottle-feeding. They can cause problems with speech. Some children with tongue-ties may have difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, such as t, d, z, s, th, n, and l. Tongue-ties do not cause speech delay. What should you do if think your baby or child has a tongue-tie?

    What is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know

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    What is a tongue-tie in a newborn?
    The most common type of tongue-tie affects the anterior frenulum, which is visible near the front of the tongue. Research studies are exploring posterior tongue-tie, which is when the frenulum is restricted further back underneath the tongue. The most common symptom of tongue-tie in newborns is difficulty with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.

    Tongue-tie symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    What should I do if my child has a tongue tie?
    Talk to your doctor if you think that a tongue-tie could be causing problems with how your child pronounces words. Many children just take some time to learn to pronounce certain sounds. It is also a good idea to have an evaluation by a speech therapist before concluding that a tongue-tie is the problem. What can be done about a tongue-tie?

    What is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know

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    Can a child have a tongue-tie?
    Variations in the underside of the tongue and how it attaches to the floor of the mouth are common and most are not cause for concern. Tongue-tie may be suspected in infants or children who have difficulty with the following: The Coryllos ankyloglossia grading scale is a system for noting the type of tongue-tie.

    Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia) - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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    What is tongue-tie & how does it affect a child?
    Tongue-tie can interfere with activities such as licking an ice cream cone, licking the lips, kissing or playing a wind instrument. In this condition present at birth, a band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth, restricting the range of motion.

    Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    What is a tongue tie?
    The frenulum is a small band of tissue that extends from the floor of the mouth to the bottom of the tongue. Tongue-ties are often classified in different ways. Some healthcare providers will classify a tongue-tie according to the Coryllos I–IV classification system, for example, type I, type II, type III, and type IV.

    Tongue-Tie: What It Is and How It’s Treated - Healthline

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    A Clinical Consensus on Tongue-Tie - Johns Hopkins …

    Jan 6, 2021 · Learn how pediatric otolaryngologists define, diagnose and treat tongue-tie (ankyloglossia), a condition that restricts tongue movement. Find out why frenotomy is not always necessary and what other factors can affect …

  4. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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    Ankyloglossia (Tongue Tie) - Children's Hospital of …

    Learn about tongue tie, a condition that tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth, affecting speech and feeding. Find out the causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for children with tongue tie.

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    Tongue-Tie: What It Is and How It’s Treated - Healthline

    Jul 31, 2020 · Tongue-tie is a condition where the tongue is restricted by a short or thick frenulum. Learn how it affects breastfeeding, speech, and other oral functions, and how it can be diagnosed...

  6. KidsHealth
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    Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  7. Mayo Clinic
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    Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

  8. Harvard Health
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    What is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know

  9. Cleveland Clinic
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    Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia) Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  10. Johns Hopkins Medicine
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    Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia) - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Learn about tongue-tie, an inborn variation in the lingual frenulum that restricts tongue movement. Find out how to diagnose, treat and manage tongue-tie in infants and children.

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    Tongue-tie symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic …

    Jan 25, 2023 · Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is when the tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth by a short or thick band of tissue. It can cause feeding, swallowing and speech problems in newborns and adults. Learn how to …