If your toddler gags on textured foods, holds bites in their cheeks, or takes a long time to chew, you might think they’re just being picky. Sometimes, though, limited tongue movement makes it harder to move food around, chew, and finish each bite. If you keep seeing the same issues at mealtime, it’s worth looking… Continue reading
If your baby clicks, dribbles milk, chokes, or just seems frustrated during bottle feeds, you might feel like you’re looking for new solutions to the same old problem all day. Maybe you’ve switched bottles, adjusted nipple flow, slowed things down, or tried new positions, but the same signs keep showing up. Yes, tongue tie and… Continue reading
When feeding hurts, takes forever, or leaves your baby frustrated, it’s hard not to worry. Then someone mentions tongue tie, and the question changes from “Why is this happening?” to “Does my baby need a procedure?” That’s a fair question. A baby tongue tie release may help in the right situation, but not every feeding… Continue reading
A gap between the front teeth, often called a diastema, is a common dental concern for both children and adults. While some gaps are purely cosmetic, others may be linked to an underlying condition known as a lip tie. At NYC Tongue Tie, identifying and treating lip ties can play an important role in improving… Continue reading
Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition where a tight band of tissue under the tongue restricts movement. It can affect feeding in infants, speech development in children, and even breathing or oral function in adults. While traditional treatments often involve lasers or surgical procedures, a simpler and less invasive option is now available. At NYC… Continue reading
If your child has been diagnosed with a tongue tie or lip tie, one of the first questions you may have is whether insurance will cover treatment. At NYC Tongue Tie, we understand that families want clear answers about coverage and cost before moving forward. The good news is that most insurance plans do cover… Continue reading
A tongue tie, medically known as ankyloglossia, is a condition present at birth that affects how freely the tongue can move. While it may appear minor at first glance, restricted tongue movement can interfere with essential functions such as breastfeeding, speech development, swallowing, and oral hygiene. Understanding what causes a tongue tie begins with understanding… Continue reading
When it comes to treating lip and tongue ties, experience, technique, and comfort matter. At NYC Tongue Tie, Dr. Gregory Levitin has created a completely unique approach to tongue and lip tie release that is transforming patient care across the country. As a board-certified otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon, Dr. Levitin has performed more than 2,500… Continue reading
As a parent, you want to give your child every advantage for a healthy, confident smile. While baby teeth may seem temporary, the way the lips, tongue, and gums develop can have lasting effects on your child’s oral health and facial development. One common but often overlooked condition that can impact both appearance and function… Continue reading
Most people associate tongue tie (also called ankyloglossia) with babies who have trouble breastfeeding. But what many don’t realize is that undiagnosed tongue tie can persist into adulthood, causing a wide range of frustrating symptoms—often without you even knowing the root cause. At NYC Tongue Tie, Dr. Gregory Levitin, a board-certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon,… Continue reading
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