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treatments based solely on the appearance of their tongue, if there are no presenting speech or feeding difficulties, or when non-surgical care can improve the patient’s situation. It is vital that we work as a team to ensure appropriate follow up is completed post intervention (both for non- surgical and surgical treatments) to ensure the presenting

issues and concerns have been addressed and resolved. The ADA anticipates this document will prove a useful resource to health professionals who care for people with ankyloglossia, particularly infants and young children, and act as a framework for best-practice.

Nichola Harris Manager Professional Practice

Figure 1. Suggested management pathway for infants diagnosed with ankyloglossia.

Resources Ankyloglossia and Oral Frena Consensus Statement

SPA’s FAQ: Tongue tie and other oral ties

See the recorded webinar under the “Paediatric and Adolescent” section on SPA's Learning Hub

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