Got a tongue? Then you may be interested to learn about tongue-tie, a condition that affects nearly five percent of newborns, according to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. It’s very likely that ...

Tongue-tie occurs when there is an abundance of tissues between the lower tongue and lower mouth. A common symptom of tongue-tie in babies is difficulty latching to the nipple during breastfeeding.

Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) can be alarming for new parents—but does your child's tongue actually need to be clipped? Cindy Gellner, MD, addresses the myths and facts about a frenotomy, from the ...

A healthy mouth is important at every age, but good dental health is especially crucial for children. From infancy through adolescence, regular dental care and proper oral hygiene make ...

If your newborn has a mild case of tongue-tie, then usually you can leave it be. But if the tongue-tie is more severe — especially if it alters the shape of the tongue — the pediatrician may recommend ...

Procedures to fix tongue ties have skyrocketed as more parents breastfeed. Pediatricians say that there can be benefits, but tongue ties won't fix all nursing problems. Data on the efficiency of the ...

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Is it joyful? What if your baby cries, fusses and isn’t feeding well? Perhaps you’ve tried breast and bottle-feeding without success. After talking to family ...

TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR OTHER PARENTS. TOUCH YOUR TONGUE TO THE ROOF OF YOUR MOUTH. THAT’S EASY FOR JONATHAN TO DO NOW AT AGE SEVEN. BUT FOR MONTHS AFTER HE WAS BORN, HIS MOTHER, REBECCA HILL, HAD NO ...

As any parent of a newborn can attest, one of the biggest challenges in your little one’s first days of life (aside from lack of sleep) is setting up feeding in a way that works for your family. For ...

The little band of tissue under the tongue, known as the lingual frenulum, has become a source of heated discussions, and even angry arguments, in social media settings, parent groups, and in ...