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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.
What is a Buccal Tie or Cheek Tie?
There are seven frena or folds of tissue in the mouth, and four of them are in the cheeks and are referred to as "buccal frena." A frenum is considered a...
Why You Need To Get Patients Back For Follow-Up
Follow up is critical in dentistry and medicine. When treating a patient who is tongue-tied, it’s important to ensure it did not grow back together, important...
Is Your Tongue Resting On Your Palate?
Is it down in your mandible, in the middle of your mouth, or resting on your palate? You might be surprised at the answer! My tongue rested down for 30 years,...
Are Stretches or Exercises Necessary After a Tongue-Tie Release?
We hear patients ask this question commonly, and there may be some confusion about it because some providers say that stretches are not needed, or are...
What’s the Best Tool to Use to Treat a Tongue-Tie?
Let’s go over the different tool types and the pros/cons of each. I hope this is informative for those looking to start performing these procedures, or for...
How Do You Treat a Tongue-Tie Properly?
How To Treat a Tongue-Tie Properly Clearly, there is more to treatment than can fit in one post, but here are the highlights. (To get the full story, we’re...
How Do You Check A Child For a Tongue-Tie Properly?
Last week we discussed how to check an infant for a tongue-tie. Young children are typically more difficult to check for a tongue-tie, but this age group can...
How Do You Check a Baby For a Lip-Tie and Tongue-Tie Properly?
How to Check an Infant for a Lip-Tie and Tongue-Tie Properly Many dentists are asked to evaluate infants for a lip-tie or tongue-tie by concerned parents, but...
What is a “Posterior Tongue-Tie”?
What is a “posterior” tongue-tie? We are taught in school that a tongue-tie is when the tongue is tied down to the tip. This is what pediatricians, dentists,...