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tongue-tie

picture of a normal and an abnormal lingual frenulum

in tongue-tie, the lingual frenulum is shorter than usual. this may result in limited tongue movement. babies with tongue-tie may have feeding problems.

current as of: august 6, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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