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  2. Frenuloplasty of tongue - Wikipedia

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    A frenuloplasty of tongue is a frenuloplasty of the frenulum of tongue. A tight frenulum in this context is sometimes referred to as "tongue-tie" which is also known as ankyloglossia . In this condition the frenulum of the tongue restricts range of motion which may interfere with breastfeeding or speech.

  3. Levonorgestrel-releasing implant - Wikipedia

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    Levonorgestrel-releasing implant, sold under the brand name Jadelle among others, are devices that release levonorgestrel for birth control. [1] It is one of the most effective forms of birth control with a one-year failure rate around 0.05%. [1] [2] The device is placed under the skin and lasts for up to five years. [3]

  4. Levonorgestrel - Wikipedia

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    Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication which is used in a number of birth control methods. [3] [7] It is combined with an estrogen to make combination birth control pills. [8]As an emergency birth control, sold under the brand names Plan B One-Step and Julie, among others, it is useful within 72 hours of unprotected sex.

  5. Audrey Roloff's Newborn Son Has Tongue Tie Procedure Amid ...

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    Nearly one month after his arrival, Audrey Roloff’s son, Radley, underwent a tongue tie procedure. Little People, Big World's Audrey and Jeremy Roloff's Family Album Read article “We decided ...

  6. Does my baby have a tongue-tie? Experts share symptoms ... - AOL

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    "A tongue-tied person cannot easily keep their tongue on the roof of the mouth, where it should be all of the time, including when you swallow," Dickerson adds."Not having the tongue on the roof ...

  7. Boisean who urges tongue-tie fix on babies is investigated ...

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    The “tongue-tieprocedure is touted as a way to help new mothers breastfeed. Boisean who urges tongue-tie fix on babies is investigated. What 4 families experienced

  8. Lingual frenectomy - Wikipedia

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    A lingual frenectomy is performed to correct ankyloglossia (tongue-tie). [1] The removal of the lingual frenulum under the tongue can be accomplished with either frenectomy or frenuloplasty. This is used to treat a tongue-tied patient. The difference in tongue length is generally a few millimeters and it may actually shorten the tongue ...

  9. Ankyloglossia - Wikipedia

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    Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital oral anomaly that may decrease the mobility of the tongue tip [1] and is caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. [2]