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Podcast: Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne
Episode: Episode #6: Why Isn't Tongue-Tie Release Surgery For Adults Talked About More?
Description: There is an apparent dearth of literature and conversation on the topic of tongue-tie surgery for adults and today's listener question asks why that is. There are a few probable and possible reasons for this, and it is very relevant to ask the question in the first place, as treatment of the condition is as important for adults as it is in younger patients. One of the main reasons might be simple human bias, as well as the different approaches of parents and independent adults towards pursuing surgery. Parents to children suffering from tongue-tie are more likely to agree to...