University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository
Specialty
Pediatrics
Advisor
Dr. Tom Colletti
Abstract
This article provides a clinical review of ankyloglossia in breastfeeding infants for primary care providers. Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is characterized by a lingual frenulum that restricts tongue movement. There is evidence that treatment of ankyloglossia with frenotomy reduces breastfeeding pain in mothers but its effects on infant feeding difficulties, speech, and dental health remain inconclusive. More research is needed to develop standardized diagnostic and evaluation tools, and to determine other benefits to the breastfeeding infant-mother dyad.
Recommended Citation
Guzman SM. Tongue-Tie in Breastfeeding Infants: What Primary Care Providers Need to Know. University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository. 2021; 4(1).
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