Archive for January 2022

What is a lip tie? It is a remanent of the tissue in the midline of the upper lip and the gum which holds the lip attached to the gum (gingiva) and may interfere with the normal mobility and function of the upper lip contributing to poor latch by the infant onto the breast. Maxillary…

Ankyloglossia/tongue tie-embryological remnant of tissue in the midline between the undersurface of the tongue and the floor of the mouth that restricts normal tongue movement Miconception about tongue ties If the tip of the tongue protrudes over the lower ridge, there is no tongue tie… Fact: It is more about posterior elevation of the tongue…