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Tongue- and lip-tie issues can be complex.
We’re here to present the latest thinking on tongue-ties in a clear and easy-to-read format. We hope these thoughts are helpful whether you are a patient, professional, or family member as you learn more on your journey. For more insights, go to TongueTie.com.
Understanding Tongue-Tie & Its Impact on Speech Development
by Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, COM® Tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition that has gained increasing attention in speech-language pathology. While...
When Should I Re-Laser (Revise) a Tongue-Tie That Has Reattached?
This is a great question that parents and providers ask us frequently. If a tongue-tie release was correctly done (a complete release) with a diamond-shaped...
Respectfully, Your Scale Needs Calibrating: Why a To-The-Tip Tongue-Tie is NOT Mild
Every day, we see patients come to see us for a tongue-tie consultation who were told their baby or child’s tongue-tie was “mild” or “would stretch out” and...
The Real Story of the “Booming Business of Tongue-Tie” – NYT Article Response
A recent New York Times (NYT) article accused tongue-tie providers of over-treatment, harming babies, taking advantage of vulnerable moms and babies, and, of...
Tongue-Ties and the Surprising Link to Constipation & Reflux
Welcome! This blog post was mentioned in a recent New York Times article. Please take a moment to read our response to the article from a different vantage...
Should I Get My Child’s Tongue-Tie Fixed? The Potential Cost of Non-Treatment
Parents often ask us, “what happens if I don’t get my child’s tongue-tie fixed?” It can be hard to determine since every case is different, but in this post,...
Why Does My Baby Cry So Much? Tongue-Ties, Lip-Ties, and Colic
New parents are tasked with figuring out how to care for their new baby with no user manual (well, there are books and Dr. Google, at least). Still, one of...
Can Tongue-Tie Impact Singing and Vocal Quality?
Many people think that being “tongue-tied” means you trip over your words, or that you have speech difficulties and that’s it. As we see daily and is shown...
Are Tongue-Ties and Lip-Ties Linked to Postpartum Depression?
Most mothers experience the “baby blues,” which affect around 70-80% of new mothers for around a few weeks and then resolve. Postpartum depression is longer...