Tongue Tie

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA On the underside of your tongue resides a thin strip of tissue that tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth. However, in some individuals, this tissue, referred to as a frenum, is too thick or short. In these cases, the frenum restricts the tongue’s movement, which is known […]

Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz CA A tongue tie is a common condition apparent at birth that results in the underside of the tongue being tethered to the floor of the mouth, restricting the tongue’s movement. There are different degrees of tongue ties and some result in more severe symptoms than lesser classes of tongue ties. […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Many parents either don’t know what a tongue tie is, or they went to a trustworthy physician for help and didn’t hear anything about it or warnings about the risks of having the tongue tie loosened. Unfortunately, many parents are left without answers about their child’s inability to eat or […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA You may have heard the phrase “tongue-tied” used as a metaphor for someone who stumbles over their words or fails to speak clearly. However, it is an oral condition that can affect your child’s airway and breastfeeding ability. Our Scotts Valley family dentists at Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry share on the […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Tongue-ties are a condition that develops from birth and, if not treated, can have lasting impacts on your looks and ability to eat, breathe, and speak properly or without restrictions. Some adults have lived their entire lives with an untreated tongue-tie. A new mom may discover that her newborn baby […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Your tongue is the strongest muscle in your body and is responsible for helping you swallow, chew, speak, and breathe. Additionally, your tongue is constantly at work even when you’re unaware of it. Unfortunately, when you’re tongue-tied, your tongue’s movement and range of motion are limited. Although many people are […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA A tongue-tie restricts the tongue’s natural movement and can lead to life-long issues if not treated early. You’re either born with a tongue tie or not. It’s not something that you can develop later in life. Frenuloplasty is the most common treatment for tongue ties, and this procedure can now […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA A frenulum is a small band of tissue that control or limit the range of motion of a mobile organ in the body, with the most common ones located under the lips and the tongue. Many people, however, have a frenulum that is too short or tight, abnormally restricting the […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Have you ever heard of a functional frenuloplasty procedure?This term may sound like a mouthful, but if you or someone you love has a tongue-tie, this procedure is your ticket to better oral health, improved breathing, and a better functioning tongue for chewing, speaking, and swallowing. This blog will explore […]

Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Does your child have a tongue-tie? If so, this frenum restricts the range of motion in the tongue, which can affect nutrition, speech development and even the growth of your child’s face and jaws. There is a school of thought that a tongue-tie will go away on its own […]