A person who is tongue-tied, or has ankyloglossia, may benefit from a minor surgical procedure called a frenotomy to release the tight band of tissue under the tongue. Speech therapy may also be helpful in improving speech and language skills for those with ankyloglossia.

Ankyloglossia is the medical term meaning tongue-tie, or shortened tongue due to the position of the frenulum.

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'Ankyloglossia with deviation of the epiglottis and larynx' -- subject(s): Sudden infant death syndrome, Diseases, Larynx, Diagnosis, Infants, Dyspnea, Lingual frenum, Ankyloglossia

Ankyloglossia, a congenitial oral anomaly, is caused by a short lingual frenulum. This condition can affect speech, feeding and oral hygiene.

Tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition where the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth is shorter than usual, restricting the tongue's range of motion. This can affect speech, feeding, and dental development in some cases. Treatment may include simple stretching exercises, surgical release, or therapy depending on the severity.