Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) pt1

A medical condition
What Is Tongue Tie? Tongue tie is when a tight band of tissue connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, keeping it from moving freely. Normally, the tongue can move out past the lower lip and reach up to the hard palate (roof of the mouth) and upper teeth.

What causes a baby to be born tongue tied?
Causes. Tongue tie occurs when the frenulum (the band of tissue under the tongue) fails to separate from the tongue before birth. This may be caused by genetics. The band stays connected as the child grows because it's unusually short or thick, creating a tightness to the tongue that limits its mobility.