Recognizing Ankyloglossia: A Tongue-Tie Problem
Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital situation where the lingual frenulum, the tissue attaching the tongue to the floor of the mouth, is short. This limitation can impact various aspects of an individual's life, mainly their ability to speak, nourish, and suck. In some cases, ankyloglossia can be mild, causing little to no d