Condition
Tongue-Tie
A short or tight band of tissue under the tongue that can limit movement and make breastfeeding harder.
Also called: ankyloglossia, lip tie, frenotomy, tight frenulum
Who Can Help with Tongue-Tie?
- Lactation Consultants
A specialist who helps parents with breastfeeding, including latch, milk supply and pumping.
- Pediatric Dentists
A dentist who cares for the teeth of infants, children and teenagers.
- ENT Doctors
A physician and surgeon who treats conditions of the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, head and neck.
- Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.
- Speech-Language Pathologists
A licensed therapist who treats speech, language, voice, stuttering and swallowing problems in children and adults.
Where Practices List Tongue-Tie
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Clarksville, TN (89)
- Fort Walton Beach, FL (18)
- Brooklyn, NY (16)
- Atlanta, GA (14)
- Houston, TX (14)
- Lexington, KY (14)
- Myrtle Beach, SC (14)
- Chicago, IL (13)
- Dubuque, IA (11)
- Morristown, NJ (10)
- Weston, FL (8)
- Lawrence, KS (7)
- Wasilla, AK (7)
- Erie, CO (6)
- Hackensack, NJ (6)
- Lexington, SC (6)
- Tampa, FL (6)
- Dallas, TX (5)
- Fargo, ND (5)
- Louisville, KY (5)
- Mishawaka, IN (5)
- Richmond, TX (5)
- Saint Petersburg, FL (5)
- Bellingham, WA (4)
- McKinney, TX (4)
- New Orleans, LA (4)
- Farmington, NM (3)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about tongue-tie and what is right for you.