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Tongue Tie
Alternate Names : Ankyloglossia
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Tongue Tie Treatment
Surgical intervention is seldom necessary. If surgery is deemed necessary, it should be postponed until the child is approximately 9 months old.
Surgery involves cutting of the lingual frenum either in the office (mild cases), or in the operating room (more advanced cases). A surgical reconstruction (z-plasty closure) maybe required to prevent scar tissue formation.
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• Tongue Tie Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Tongue Tie Symptoms & Signs
• Tongue Tie Diagnosis & Tests
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Review Date : 10/27/2003
Reviewed By : James L. Demetroulakos M.D. F.A.C.S., Department Of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology and Laryngology Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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