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.
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 33 doctors who treat tongue-tie
Specialties that treat tongue-tie
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tongue-tie
Dr. José Luis Razo Aguirre
Dr. Hugo Castellanos
Dr. Hector Manuel Garcia Alatorre
Dr. Etsson Jessel García Hernández
Dr. Miguel Herrera
Dr. Rafael Ruiz Rodriguez
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dr. Mauricio Francisco Soto
Dr. Guillermo Eduardo Deister Duarte
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dr. Castillo Mena Oscar
Dra. Estefania Arellano
Dra. Adriana L Salazar Araque
Dra. Margarita Melendez Jaimes
Dra. Diana Martínez Piña
Dra. Diana Garibay
Dra. Eva R. Figueiras Morales
Dr. Saul Soto Solis
Dr. Julian Fajardo De Santiago
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?
Tongue-Tie is usually treated by specialists in angiologist, maxillofacial surgeon, hematologist, pediatric dentist, dentist.