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Ankyloglossia (an·ky·lo·glos·sia), or tongue-tie, is a congenital (present at birth) anomaly that causes the tongue to be anchored tightly to the floor of the mouth.
214-456-6862
Fax: 214-456-7115
469-497-2504
Fax: 469-497-2510
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
469-303-5000
Fax: 214-867-9511
Request an Appointment with codes: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Ankyloglossia, often called tongue-tie, is a common condition that limits the way a child is able to use their tongue. A child who is born with tongue-tie will have a thicker and more rigid frenulum - the cord of tissue under the tongue that connects the tongue to the mouth.
Everyone is born with a frenulum, but in some cases, the tissue may be thicker or more rigid than others.
The main symptom of tongue-tie is a thick and rigid frenulum that keeps the tongue attached tightly to the floor of the mouth. It can cause problems with speech and swallowing if not corrected.
Tongue-tie is a congenital anomaly, meaning your child is born with the condition.