Complementary Techniques to Address Tongue-Tie

Do parents have any alternatives to surgery for addressing tongue-tie? Our panelists agree that latch issues should be assessed first. Other modalities include physical therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic, and craniosacral therapy. In addition, infants should be assessed for other issues, such as torticollis, that may co-occur with tongue-tie. For some parents, complementary techniques may be all that they need to address tongue-tie–related issues. For other parents, surgical release will still be necessary.

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