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Quick, Painless Tongue Tie and Lip Tie in NYC

September 17, 2022

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Tongue tie is a condition when the lingual frenulum, a tight, short band of tissue, binds the tongue to the mouth floor, restricting full use and movement. It occurs in about 5% of all infants and is three times as likely to occur in boys than girls. Traditional tongue tie release surgery involved sutures or… Continue reading

Why Should I Have Tongue Tie Release as an Adult?

August 1, 2022

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Adults may have avoided treatment for a tongue tie or lip tie their entire lives. Varying reasons can exist, from lack of a diagnosis to a desire to avoid surgery and more. Many adults have simply adapted to their tongue tie or lip tie condition, eating, speaking and even sleeping with difficulty and never voicing… Continue reading