Tongue-Tie
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Abnormal shortness of the lingual frenulum, also known as ankyloglossia or "tongue-tie," is a condition in which the fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth is shorter or thicker than usual, which can limit tongue movement.
How it shows up: In infants it can make sucking difficult during breastfeeding; in older children and adults it is sometimes linked to certain difficulties articulating sounds or moving the tongue freely.
Which specialist evaluates it? The dentist, the pediatric dentist, and the maxillofacial surgeon are the ones who usually review this condition and offer guidance on the available options. If you notice limited tongue movement or trouble feeding a baby, a visit with one of these professionals helps clarify the situation with sound judgment.
Data on 194 doctors who treat tongue-tie
Which specialist treats tongue-tie?
Abnormal shortness of the tongue frenulum (tongue-tie) is treated by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, a specialist in mouth surgery. You can book with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tongue-tie
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Blanca Margarita Lora Aguilar
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Olivia Raquel Hernandez Morales
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is tongue-tie?
Abnormal shortness of the lingual frenulum, also known as ankyloglossia or "tongue-tie," is a condition in which the fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth is shorter or thicker than usual, which can limit tongue movement.
Which doctor treats tongue-tie?
Abnormal shortness of the tongue frenulum (tongue-tie) is treated by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, a specialist in mouth surgery. You can book with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon near you.