BASIC INFORMATION
MYTHS ABOUT TONGUE-TIE
- Tongue-ties do not exist
- Lip-ties do not exist.
- Tongue-ties will correct themselves
- Tongue-ties will not affect breastfeeding.
- A tight lingual frenum will stretch or tear without treatment.
- Ankyloglossia does not cause maternal discomfort.
- Ankyloglossia does not effect developing speech.
- Surgery must be completed in the operating room under general anesthesia.
- Children under age 3 months are too young to have surgery.
- Colic or reflux is not related to tongue-ties
- Revising a lip tie will result in baby/child/adult having a "gummy" smile
ARTICLES OF INTEREST:
ANTERIOR OR POSTERIOR?
Posted by Norma Woolf Ritter SYMPTOMS: AT A GLANCE
Posted by Sarah West TONGUE-TIE FACT SHEET
Posted by Dr. Kotlow |
CONSEQUENCES OF AN UNTREATED TIE
Posted by Sarah West TONGUE/LIP-TIE STUDIES
Posted by Sarah West WHY ITS MORE THAN JUST ABOUT REVISION
Posted by Sarah West STATEMENT BY DR. STACY COLE
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
THE HIDDEN CAUSE OF FEEDING PROBLEMS (HOWEVER YOU FEED YOUR BABY)
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BREASTFEEDING AND SENSORY PROCESSING (RESOURCES)
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INSURANCE POLICY REFERENCE
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LOW MILK SUPPLY AND TONGUE-TIE - CLOSELY CONNECTED
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TONGUE MOBILITY RESTRICTION
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HELPFUL TIPS ON HOW TO TAKE TT/LT PICTURES
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DR. GHAHERI BLOG POSTS (PDFs)
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FIT TO BE TIED | PowerPoint
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