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Ankyloglossia and Breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding, Malocclusion & Orofacial development

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Tongue Tie and Malocclusion

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Tongue Tie and Malocclusion

1. Yoon, A., et al., Toward a functional definition of ankyloglossia: validating current grading scales for lingual frenulum length and tongue mobility in 1052 subjects. Sleep and Breathing 2017. 20(4): p. 237-244.
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3. VazAc et al Lingual frenulum and malocclusion: An overlooked tissue or a minor issue.Indian J Dent Res.2015 sep-oct;26(5):488-92.doi:10.4103/0970-9290.172044

Tongue Tie and Sleep Apnea

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Tongue Tie and Speech

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