×
Please select City And Area.
Doctors Near You for Tongue Tie (ankyloglossia) in Wali mohammad khel
restless leg syndrome treatment




Tongue tie, medically known as ankyloglossia, is a condition where the lingual frenulum-a small fold of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth is shorter or tighter than usual. This restricts the tongue's range of motion and can cause difficulties with feeding, speech, and oral hygiene. Tongue tie is typically a congenital condition, meaning it is present at birth, and its exact cause is often unknown. However, it may be associated with genetic factors as it tends to run in families. In infants, tongue tie can make breastfeeding challenging because it limits the baby's ability to latch onto the breast effectively, potentially leading to poor weight gain and nipple pain for the mother. In older children and adults, it can affect speech development, cause difficulties with certain sounds, and interfere with oral hygiene, potentially leading to dental issues. Treatment for tongue tie depends on the severity of the condition and its impact on function. In mild cases, no treatment may be necessary, and individuals adapt without significant issues. If treatment is required, a common procedure is a frenotomy, a minor surgical procedure where the lingual frenulum is snipped to free the tongue. This can often be done in a doctor's office with minimal discomfort and quick recovery. For more severe cases, a frenuloplasty, a more extensive procedure, may be needed to release the tongue fully. Early diagnosis and intervention can help prevent potential feeding, speech, and dental problems associated with tongue tie.
- Liver Transplant Specialist in Wali mohammad khel
- Movement Disorder Specialist in Wali mohammad khel
- Musculoskeletal Oncology Specialist in Wali mohammad khel
- Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery in Wali mohammad khel
- Special Needs Pediatric Dentist in Wali mohammad khel
- Public Health Physician in Wali mohammad khel
- Pediatric Glomerular Diseases Specialist in Wali mohammad khel
- Pediatric Oncologist in Wali mohammad khel
- Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist in Wali mohammad khel
- Exercise Physiologist in Wali mohammad khel
- GI Cancer Specialist in Wali mohammad khel
- Lipidologist in Wali mohammad khel
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology in Wali mohammad khel
- Family Physician in Wali mohammad khel
- Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Specialist in Wali mohammad khel
- Osteopath in Wali mohammad khel
- Clinical Director in Wali mohammad khel
- Clinical Neuropsychologist in Wali mohammad khel
- Neurorehabilitation Specialist in Wali mohammad khel
- Perinatologist in Wali mohammad khel
- Intensivist in Wali mohammad khel
- Hormone Replacement Therapy(HRT) in Wali mohammad khel
- Osteoporosis in Wali mohammad khel
- Tonsillectomy in Wali mohammad khel
- Shock Therapy (Psychiatry) in Wali mohammad khel
- Intravenous Therapy in Wali mohammad khel
- Elbow Tendonitis Surgery in Wali mohammad khel
- Radiation Therapy in Wali mohammad khel
- Evisceration (Ophthalmology) in Wali mohammad khel
- Aspiration Of Olecranon Bursa in Wali mohammad khel
- Stenting To Repair Aneurysms in Wali mohammad khel
- Repair Of Superior Canal Dehiscence in Wali mohammad khel
- Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH) in Wali mohammad khel
- Vertical Mattress Stitch in Wali mohammad khel
- Secretin in Wali mohammad khel
- Food And Beverage Services (Healthcare) in Wali mohammad khel
- Urinalysis in Wali mohammad khel
- Cardiac Rehabilitation in Wali mohammad khel
- Interventional Neuroradiology in Wali mohammad khel
- Lifestyle and Activity Modifications in Wali mohammad khel
- Hearing Conservation Programs in Wali mohammad khel
- Neuropsychiatric Research and Clinical Trials in Wali mohammad khel
- Pediatric Consultative Services in Wali mohammad khel
- Hepatobiliary Surgical Services in Wali mohammad khel
- Mammography in Wali mohammad khel
- Concussion Management in Wali mohammad khel
- Psychiatric Services in Wali mohammad khel
- Epilepsy Management Services in Wali mohammad khel
- Pediatric Heart Transplant Services in Wali mohammad khel
- Insanity Defense Evaluations in Wali mohammad khel
- Body Fluid Analysis in Wali mohammad khel
- Pediatric Oncology Long-Term Care and Survivorship Programs in Wali mohammad khel
- Preventive Health Programs in Wali mohammad khel
- Gynecologic Imaging Services in Wali mohammad khel
- Auxiliary Liver Transplant in Wali mohammad khel
- Research and Clinical Trials in Wali mohammad khel