Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding and More

By Richard Baxter, DMD, MS and team

Sublingual frenulums can cause difficulties with breastfeeding, speech, and feeding. During the most important developmental period of a child's life, sublingual frenulums play a significant role in their overall development. Many parents and professionals want to know what they can do and how best to treat clients with these difficulties.