Who is affected by tongue-tie
Tongue-tie is an inherited birth defect. Usually the mother or father or a close relative also had the condition. It is uncommon but not rare. It occurs in:1
- Less than 5% of all children.
- Boys 3 times more often than in girls.
Tongue-tie is more prevalent in babies whose mothers abused cocaine. Although tongue-tie may be the only birth defect a child has, it is frequently found in babies with other congenital conditions that affect the mouth and face, such as X-linked cleft palate.
The incidence of tongue-tie in adults is not known; however, it is believed to be less common in adults than in children.
| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: September 6, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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