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Tongue- and lip-tie issues can be complex.
This collection of articles presents the latest thinking on tongue-ties in a clear and easy-to-read format. We hope these thoughts are helpful on your journey, whether you are a patient, professional, or family member.
Preventing Reattachment After a Tongue-Tie Release: What Parents Need to Know About Stretches
One of the most common questions we hear from parents and providers is: How do we prevent...
Respectfully, Your Scale Needs Calibrating: Why a To-The-Tip Tongue-Tie is NOT Mild
Every day, parents walk into our office, having been reassured that their baby’s tongue-tie is...
Wound Care and Stretching After Tongue-Tie Release
This is a complex topic with many varied approaches and strong opinions with little to no research...
Can Adults Have a Tongue-Tie? Find Out The Facts.
Every day, we have parents who bring their children in for treatment and ask us if tongue-ties are...
The Real Story of the Tongue-Tie Clinical Report from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Here’s our take on the recent American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report (not a guideline). ...
3 Ways to Tell If A Child Has a Lip-Tie
A lip-tie is a common finding and presents differently depending on the age. Here are three simple...
Two Ways to Tell if Your Child Has a Tongue-Tie
First, what is a tongue-tie? A tongue-tie is really just a restricted tongue and does not have to...
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