Strategies for Treating Tongue Tie

By Randy Q. Ligh, DDS, MA, FAAPD, CLEC, Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC, Zachary T. Henning, PhD

Ankyloglossia, more commonly referred to as tongue tie, is a congenital condition in which a neonate is born with an abnormally short, thickened, or tight frenum that hinders mobility of the tongue.¹ Considering these patients may present in the dental clinic at various stages of life, knowledge of this condition will help oral health professionals provide collaborative and appropriate care. Understandably, ankyloglossia can pose many challenges throughout the lifespan, such as latch/​​breastfeeding issues during infancy; feeding issues as the infant transitions to textured foods (including mastication of solids); speech issues; and functional/​​social issues (eg, orthodontic problems or sleep apnea).

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