Type of publication:
Journal article
Author(s):
*G. Mihalache, *S. Bhatia, *M. El Muiz, *N. Meixner
Citation:
British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, December 2015 Volume 53, Issue 10, Pages e42–e43
Abstract:
Ankyloglossia also more commonly known as tongue tie is a congenital abnormality, which results in a shorter thick lingual fraenulum which in turn restricts the movement of the tongue. The condition can interfere with breast feeding early on and speech or social functions when older. Ankyloglossia affects approximately 5% of the population. The benefits of breast feeding are well known and health care professionals are becoming more aware of tongue tie as a treatable cause of breast feeding difficulty.