Image of the lingual frenulum

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In tongue-tie, the lingual frenulum is shorter and wider than usual. This may result in limited tongue movement. In babies, this may result in potential feeding problems.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerMichael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical ReviewerThomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
Last RevisedAugust 20, 2009

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