Pediatricians and other specialists have an important role in identifying ankyloglossia and its effect on breastfeeding in infants, according to a clinical report and set of recommendations from the ...

Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue‐tie, is a congenital condition characterised by a shortened or thickened lingual frenulum that restricts the movement of the tongue. This restriction can lead ...

Surgery is being overused to correct breastfeeding difficulties in infants, a new report says. A growing number of newborns are being diagnosed with ankyloglossia, also called "tongue-tie." Tongue-tie ...