tongue-tie
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An estimated 7% of babies are diagnosed with a condition called tongue-tie, in which the connection between the tongue and the floor of the mouth is too strong and limits tongue movement.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024
The quick procedure, known as a tongue-tie release, involves a dentist or doctor snipping a tight band of tissue connecting the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.
From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2023
He also suggested Patient A underwent a lingual tongue-tie release, which he said would allow her to rest with her tongue on the roof of her mouth and strengthen the jaw.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2022
After a short assessment it was confirmed Lily had a posterior tongue-tie and not long afterwards, it was snipped.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2022
Bolting of food or overeating results in vomiting and gas, and thus interferes with normal nursing, as also may tongue-tie.
From The Mother and Her Child by Sadler, William S.
