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TongueTiePhoto01.jpg Downward protrusion shows deep notching and midline groove.
TongueTiePhoto02.jpg Excess saliva, lower lip support, widening of tongue when protruding.
TongueTiePhoto03.jpg Elevation requires both gripping by teeth and support from lower lip.

TongueTiePhoto04.jpg Cup shaped tongue when attempting intra-oral elevation.
TongueTiePhoto05.jpg Adult: Teeth grip tongue to stabilise it in an attempt at forward protrusion.
TongueTiePhoto06.jpg Attempting lateral lick - 1/2 tongue lifts showing frenum and a lesion.

TongueTiePhoto07.jpg Lateral lick, tongue flips over in a bizarre movement, salivary profusion.
TongueTiePhoto08.jpg Fan shaped frenum, reaches alveolar ridge, tilting lower incisor
TongueTiePhoto09.jpg Adult frenum, thick & short, with small tongue during elevation.

TongueTiePhoto10.jpg No notch as frenum does not reach margin, small point made with effort.
TongueTiePhoto11.jpg Bulky tongue in protrusion fills oral space, held tightly by lips.
TongueTiePhoto12.jpg Diastema between lower incisors caused by frenum pulling on teeth.

TongueTiePhoto13.jpg Typical heart-shaped tongue held on lower lip, pointing impossible.
TongueTiePhoto14.jpg Heart-shaped tongue attempting lateralisation, gripped to stabilise.
TongueTiePhoto15.jpg Heart-shaped tongue, attempting protrusion.

TongueTiePhoto16.jpg Frenum reaches margin and pulls tongue under, no pointing possible.

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The Book

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“Tongue Tie – from confusion to clarity” by Carmen Fernando is the first and only comprehensive publication to bring together all aspects of Tongue Tie.

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The Book

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Tongue Tie: from confusion to clarity

The book is available to be purchased as an ebook or in printed format.

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Tongue Tie Examples

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Website Disclaimer

The information on this website is not intended to replace individual diagnoses by qualified persons regarding the presence or significance of a tongue tie. If you are concerned about a tongue tie which you or your child may have, consult with your health care professional, doctor, speech-language pathologist or lactation consultant with respect to your individual situation. This site was written by Carmen Fernando (deceased). Carmen was a well respected speech-language pathologist and author of “Tongue Tie – from confusion to clarity”.

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