When it comes to oral health and functionality, terms like “tongue tie” and “lip tie” often dominate the conversation. However, there’s another oral condition that deserves attention: buccal ties. Despite being lesser-known, buccal ties...
Tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition where the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth (the frenulum) is shorter or tighter than normal. While it might sound like a minor issue, tongue tie can cause significant challenges that affect oral...
If you’ve been told that you have a tongue tie, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. A tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition where a band of tissue, known as the lingual frenulum, is too short or thick, restricting the movement of the tongue. Getting the...
A frenectomy, a minor surgical procedure that releases the frenum (a small fold of tissue) under the tongue or upper lip, can be a life-changing procedure for both children and adults. For infants, it can improve breastfeeding success and ease speech development; for...
When it comes to your child’s health and development, it’s natural to want the very best for them. One often-overlooked condition that can impact your child’s life in more ways than you might imagine is tethered oral tissues (TOTs), commonly known as tongue and lip...
