Recognizing Ankyloglossia: A Tongue-Tie Problem
Ankyloglossia, also called as tongue-tie, is a congenital situation where the lingual frenulum, the tissue attaching the tongue to the floor of the mouth, is tight. This constraint can impact various aspects of an individual's life, mainly their ability to articulate, nourish, and latch. In some cases, ankyloglossia can be moderate, causing lit