{"id":5072,"date":"2024-10-07T16:46:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T09:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/?post_type=dental_knowledge&#038;p=5072"},"modified":"2026-04-04T17:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T10:02:38","slug":"what-is-tongue-tie","status":"publish","type":"dental_knowledge","link":"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/what-is-tongue-tie\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Tongue-Tie?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/what-is-tongue-tie\/#What_is_the_lingual_frenulum\" >What is the lingual frenulum?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/what-is-tongue-tie\/#How_can_tongue-tie_affect_a_child\" >How can tongue-tie affect a child?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/what-is-tongue-tie\/#When_is_tongue-tie_usually_detected\" >When is tongue-tie usually detected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/what-is-tongue-tie\/#Signs_of_tongue-tie\" >Signs of tongue-tie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/what-is-tongue-tie\/#Does_tongue-tie_require_intervention\" >Does tongue-tie require intervention?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/what-is-tongue-tie\/#Tongue-tie_examination_at_Phuong_Thanh_Dental_Clinic\" >Tongue-tie examination at Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"505\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"208\">Tongue-tie<\/strong> is a condition in which the <strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"246\">lingual frenulum<\/strong> \u2013 the band of tissue located under the tongue \u2013 is <strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"305\">too short, too thick, or abnormally attached<\/strong>, causing the tongue\u2019s movement to be more restricted than normal. This condition may affect several important functions such as <strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"469\">breastfeeding, swallowing, speech development, and tongue movement<\/strong> during a child\u2019s growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"721\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In some cases, tongue-tie is detected quite early, shortly after birth. However, there are also cases that are only recognized when the child begins to show signs such as <strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"720\">difficulty feeding, slow weight gain, delayed speech, or unclear pronunciation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"nu4c4s\" data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"751\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_lingual_frenulum\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"751\">What is the lingual frenulum?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5067 size-full\" style=\"display: block; padding: 0; margin: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi2-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi2-150x141.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"891\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The lingual frenulum is a soft band of tissue located on the underside of the tongue. Its role is to help stabilize the tongue and allow it to move within a normal range.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"912\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When the lingual frenulum is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1014\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zn6x45\" data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"928\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"928\">Too short<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11v7y34\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"942\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"942\">Too thick<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lud2oq\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"969\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"969\">Attached too close to the tip of the tongue<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"159e0sq\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1014\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Or <strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1014\">restricts the tongue\u2019s range of motion<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1067\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">this condition is called <strong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1066\">tongue-tie<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1b2htrf\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1121\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_tongue-tie_affect_a_child\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1121\">How can tongue-tie affect a child?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1315\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The tongue is a very important structure involved in many daily functional activities. Therefore, when tongue movement is restricted, children may experience difficulties to varying degrees depending on the specific condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11izy77\" data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1357\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1357\">Some possible effects include:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1625\">\n<li data-section-id=\"k62izl\" data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1393\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1393\">Difficulty breastfeeding or ineffective feeding<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17eg2bt\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1439\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The baby may <strong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1439\">tire easily while feeding, refuse feeding, or feed for prolonged periods<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15ulma5\" data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1492\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Affect <strong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1476\">speech development<\/strong> as the child grows older<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ntczs8\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1537\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Restricted tongue movement during eating and swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"es9iom\" data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1625\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In some cases, it may affect <strong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1625\">the development of the dental arch and bite<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1791\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The degree of impact is not the same for every child. Some babies show only mild signs, while others may need early monitoring and intervention if the condition clearly affects function.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"11qylak\" data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1846\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_tongue-tie_usually_detected\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1846\">When is tongue-tie usually detected?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"2087\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Most cases of <strong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1897\">tongue-tie in children<\/strong> can be detected within the <strong data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1968\">first few weeks or first few months after birth<\/strong>, especially during routine health checkups or when parents notice unusual signs during feeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1594x5s\" data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2145\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2145\">Some situations that often help with early detection include:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2303\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1f0fudn\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2161\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The baby has <strong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2161\">difficulty feeding<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d9n01h\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2198\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The baby <strong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2198\">feeds for a long time but ineffectively<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dsaksc\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2228\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The baby <strong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2228\">easily unlatches or refuses feeding<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16nnrdo\" data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2268\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The mother feels <strong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2268\">nipple pain during breastfeeding<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vkwxd1\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2303\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The baby gains weight slowly due to poor feeding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2475\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Beyond the newborn stage, tongue-tie may also be detected later when the child begins learning to speak and develops issues related to <strong data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2474\">pronunciation or tongue movement<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1nqwgsm\" data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2518\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_tongue-tie\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2518\">Signs of tongue-tie<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5069 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi3-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi3-150x109.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5063 size-full\" style=\"display: block; padding: 0; margin: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi.jpg 626w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2726\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In many cases, tongue-tie can be noticed through direct observation. However, to accurately determine the degree of impact and whether intervention is necessary, the child should still be examined by a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"m5ky2k\" data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2787\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2787\">Some common signs of tongue-tie include:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2837\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2837\">1. The tip of the tongue appears heart-shaped or V-shaped<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"3034\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When the child tries to stick the tongue out, the tip may be pulled inward in the middle, creating a <strong data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2932\">heart<\/strong> shape or a <strong data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2947\">V<\/strong> shape. This is one of the more characteristic signs of a short lingual frenulum attachment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3087\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3087\">2. The tongue tip does not appear normally pointed<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3191\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In some children, the tongue tip may appear <strong data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3151\">flat, square, or blunt<\/strong> instead of naturally pointed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3235\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3235\">3. The child cannot stick the tongue out<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3331\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The child may have difficulty trying to <strong data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3297\">extend the tongue beyond the lips<\/strong> or may only be able to stick it out slightly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3398\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3398\">4. The tongue cannot reach the roof of the mouth or the upper front teeth<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3449\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When tongue movement is restricted, the child may not be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3535\">\n<li data-section-id=\"w4ldqs\" data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3487\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Raise the tip of the tongue to touch the <strong data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3487\">roof of the mouth<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hrjlaz\" data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3535\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Or touch the <strong data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3535\">inner surface of the upper front teeth<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3621\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">These are important movements for both speech and normal tongue function.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3666\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3666\">5. The tongue has difficulty moving side to side<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3804\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Some children with tongue-tie may have difficulty <strong data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3750\">moving the tongue left and right<\/strong>, which reduces tongue flexibility during eating and speaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3851\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3851\">6. The child shows signs of speech difficulties<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3995\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">As the child grows older, if the tongue cannot move flexibly enough, they may have difficulty pronouncing certain sounds that require precise coordination of the tongue tip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4157\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">However, not every case of delayed speech or unclear pronunciation is caused by tongue-tie. Therefore, the underlying cause should be properly evaluated before deciding on treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4215\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4215\">7. It may affect tooth position and bite development<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4292\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In some cases, a prolonged abnormal lingual frenulum may be associated with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4412\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tnde9c\" data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4325\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4325\">Misalignment of the lower front teeth<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n3q76o\" data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4355\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4355\">Spacing between teeth<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"59c8s9\" data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4412\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Affecting <strong data-start=\"4372\" data-end=\"4412\">the stability of the dental arch and bite<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4545\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This does not always occur, but it is still a factor that should be monitored during the child\u2019s oral development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"cz4x2p\" data-start=\"4547\" data-end=\"4593\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_tongue-tie_require_intervention\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4550\" data-end=\"4593\">Does tongue-tie require intervention?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4595\" data-end=\"4712\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Not all cases of tongue-tie require immediate intervention. The decision to treat usually depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4892\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1lv50fc\" data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4731\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4731\">The degree of attachment<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zel7fw\" data-start=\"4732\" data-end=\"4772\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"4734\" data-end=\"4772\">The actual range of tongue movement<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13qrsra\" data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4840\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Its impact on <strong data-start=\"4789\" data-end=\"4840\">feeding, eating, speech, or oral development<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fttcl5\" data-start=\"4841\" data-end=\"4892\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The child\u2019s age and current stage of development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"5021\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A proper professional examination is very important to avoid unnecessary intervention or missing cases that require early treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"enfy5x\" data-start=\"5023\" data-end=\"5081\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tongue-tie_examination_at_Phuong_Thanh_Dental_Clinic\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5081\">Tongue-tie examination at Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5065 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi1.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thangluoi1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5083\" data-end=\"5403\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">At <strong data-start=\"5087\" data-end=\"5112\">Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/strong>, children suspected of having <strong data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5157\">tongue-tie<\/strong> will be carefully examined by the dentist for <strong data-start=\"5188\" data-end=\"5283\">the shape of the frenulum, the range of tongue movement, and the degree to which it affects the child\u2019s actual function<\/strong>. Early detection and accurate assessment help determine whether monitoring or intervention is the most appropriate option for each child.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tongue-tie is a condition in which the lingual frenulum \u2013 the band of tissue located under the tongue \u2013 is too short, too thick, or abnormally attached, causing the tongue\u2019s movement to be more restricted than normal. 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