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  2. Lingual frenectomy - Wikipedia

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    A lingual frenectomy is performed to correct ankyloglossia (tongue-tie). [1] The removal of the lingual frenulum under the tongue can be accomplished with either frenectomy or frenuloplasty. This is used to treat a tongue-tied patient. The difference in tongue length is generally a few millimeters and it may actually shorten the tongue ...

  3. Heather Rae and Tarek El Moussa's Son Tristan Undergoes ... - AOL

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    "Such a strong boy after his tongue tie revision. Getting lots of snuggles @therealtarekelmoussa," the 35-year-old mommy wrote. In the picture, Tristan rests on his dad's lap and looks up at the ...

  4. Frenectomy - Wikipedia

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    Many labial and lingual frenum (tongue- and lip-ties) were snipped by a midwife, family doctor or dental surgeon. [1] The overall awareness and treatment of tongue- and lip-ties especially in breastfeeding infants has increased over recent years. [2] Frenectomies are routinely performed on infants to improve breastfeeding outcomes. [3]

  5. Frenuloplasty of tongue - Wikipedia

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    A frenuloplasty of tongue is a frenuloplasty of the frenulum of tongue. A tight frenulum in this context is sometimes referred to as "tongue-tie" which is also known as ankyloglossia . In this condition the frenulum of the tongue restricts range of motion which may interfere with breastfeeding or speech.

  6. Infants' tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly ... - AOL

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    Experts say there isn't a good count of how many infants each year are being treated for tongue-tie with surgery, though Bunik believes the annual tally may exceed 100,000. Research suggests many ...

  7. Boisean who urges tongue-tie fix on babies is investigated ...

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    The “tongue-tie” procedure is touted as a way to help new mothers breastfeed. Boisean who urges tongue-tie fix on babies is investigated. What 4 families experienced

  8. Ankyloglossia - Wikipedia

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    Following a tongue-tie division, 4/10 mothers noted immediate improvements in breastfeeding, 3/10 mothers did not notice any improvements and 6/10 mothers continued breastfeeding for at least four months after the surgery. The study concluded that tongue-tie division may be a possible benefit for infants experiencing breastfeeding difficulties ...

  9. Frenulum of the tongue - Wikipedia

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    Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital anomaly characterised by an abnormally short lingual frenulum; when severe, the tip of the tongue cannot be protruded beyond the lower incisor teeth. [6] There are two generalized classifications of ankyloglossia, anterior and posterior tongue-ties.