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Tongue Tie | Ankyloglossia

Tongue Tie | Ankyloglossia - Glossary

Glossary

Lisping: A speech defect or mannerism that is characterized by the mispronunciation of the sounds S or Z (the sibilant consonants) in a speech.

Teeth crowding: Lack of proper space for the teeth within the jaws that allows them instead to be rotated or displaced.

Salivary glands: They are a type of glands (exocrine) that are responsible for the production of saliva via the ducts.

Mucosa: Inner lining membrane of the various body cavities and internal organs.

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