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What speech problems might develop with ankyloglossia?

Children with ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, have less movement of their tongue because of the tight... Full Answer

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Does ankyloglossia run in families?

Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, runs in families. Children who have siblings with ankyloglossia or a... Full Answer

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How do medications treat ankyloglossia?

There are no medications which treat ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie. The only way to treat... Full Answer

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Is ankyloglossia serious?

Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, can have varying degrees of severity. Sometimes there are no problems... Full Answer

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Can ankyloglossia be prevented?

There is no way to prevent ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, so please do not blame yourself. It does... Full Answer

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What is ankyloglossia?

Ankyloglossia is also called a tongue-tie. This occurs when the lower frenulum which attaches the... Full Answer

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Why is folic acid important during pregnancy?

Folic acid is important in pregnancy because it helps with the developing nervous system of the... Full Answer

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What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Most pregnancies are intrauterine, or inside the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy is when the... Full Answer

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When does pregnancy begin?

When a pregnancy begins is actually somewhat complicated. Many people think that the pregnancy... Full Answer

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Does teething cause a fever?

Teething should not cause a fever. However, since your baby is more irritable, they may become... Full Answer

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Why is teething painful?

Teething is painful because the tooth has to push through the skin in order to come out. Even... Full Answer

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How do I maintain healthy gums?

In order to maintain healthy gums, you use the same guidelines as you would for maintaining healthy... Full Answer

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Why is it important to keep the skin moisturized?

It is important to keep the skin moisturized because our skin is a barrier against infection. If we... Full Answer

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What are the benefits of moisturizers with sun protection?

The biggest benefit of a moisturizer with sunscreen is that people are more likely to wear daily... Full Answer

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Should I wear a hat in the sun?

If you are going to be out in the sun, sunscreen of at least SPF30 is a must. However, there are... Full Answer

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