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  2. Ankyloglossia - Wikipedia

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    Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital oral anomaly that may decrease the mobility of the tongue tip [1] and is caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. [2]

  3. Orofacial myofunctional disorders - Wikipedia

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    Tongue thrusting is a type of orofacial myofunctional disorder, which is defined as habitual resting or thrusting the tongue forward and/or sideways against or between the teeth while swallowing, chewing, resting, or speaking. Abnormal swallowing patterns push the upper teeth forward and away from the upper alveolar processes and cause open bites.

  4. 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.

  5. Does my baby have a tongue-tie? Experts share symptoms ... - AOL

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    Tongue-ties affect nearly 5 percent of all newborns. What are the signs a baby has a tongue-tie? And how is tongue-tie treated? Yahoo Life asked parents and experts to share their own stories.

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

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    Tongue-tie —a condition in infants that can affect breastfeeding — may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery, a prominent doctors' group said Monday.

  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. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...

  8. 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]

  9. 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.