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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.
Lip Tie in Babies: An Overlooked Cause of Breastfeeding Pain
Why It Matters - and What Parents Should Know If breastfeeding has been painful, frustrating, or just not going the way you expected, you’re not alone. Many...
Colic Baby or Tongue-Tie? How to Tell the Difference
Your baby is crying… again. You have fed, burped, rocked, and bounced. Nothing seems to help. You search online for "colic baby symptoms," and the...
Lip-Tie in Newborns: Hidden Symptoms Most Parents Miss
The process of feeding your infant should be a peaceful one, and it should not become a struggle between you and your baby during every feeding session. Moms...
7 Early Signs of Tongue-Tie That Alabama Parents Should Never Ignore
As a parent, you know when something is amiss with your baby or child. Problems with feeding, crying during breastfeeding, or subsequent speech problems can...
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...