In its literal sense, tongue tie or ankyloglossia is a congenital condition where the tip of the tongue or the base of it is attached to the floor of the mouth or back of the gums of lower teeth. Often one can notice a short, thick band of tissue (called the lingual frenulum) tightly holding the tongue’s tip to the floor of the mouth. If this is mild, it regresses as the baby grows. But if it persists, infants and children face functional issues. Identification of ankyloglossia is easy if paid attention to its symptoms and signs, with treatment to be sought after immediately.
What are the problems faced? Infants and children diagnosed with this condition, have primary difficulties in feeding, eating, and speech. Difficulty while breastfeeding, leading to poor nutrition Problems in tongue movements: sticking out or lifting it or moving it from side to side. Difficulty in speech,…
