tongue tie…

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oropharynx, ankyloglossia, tongue tie occurs, free movement, the tongue is restricted, tongue tie, the midline sheath of tissue attached, the tongue, lingual frenum, attached too far forward on the tongue, causing restriction of tongue motion, lingual frenum extends, tip, the tongue, a v-shaped notch visible, tongue tie, feeding problems, tooth problems, speech problems, inability to protrude tongue, v-shaped notch in tip of tongue, excessive attachment of tongue to floor, the mouth by the lingual frenum membrane, physical examination confirms that the lingual frenum is attached too far forward, surgery is seldom necessary, postponed, child is approximately 9 months old, surgery involves cutting, the lingual frenum, in the office, mild cases, operating room, advanced cases, a surgical reconstruction, z-plasty closure, maybe required, prevent scar tissue formation, surgery, successful, complications, rare, recurrence of tongue tie, tongue swelling, bleeding, infection, ducts, the salivary glands may occur, concerned that child, have tongue tie, have health care provider examine it, a routine well-baby examination.