Tongue tie is not a US phenomenon.  Tongue ties have been known about and treated for hundreds of years, but in the last decade the field has dramatically expanded.  Part of that is more recognition, part is epigenetic changes causing more tongue ties, more vaulted palates, more narrow jaws than ever before.

In this episdoe Katie Oshita and Dr Shereen Lim discuss tongue tie climates both in the US and in Australia where Dr Lim practices in Perth, in Western Australia.   Dr Lim promarily sees infants, though does work with tied humans of all ages.  Both Katie and Dr Lim are passionate aobut educating parents and providers alike for things can can both positively and negatively effect oral development such as pacifiers, solid foods and chewing, and nasal breathing.  Listen here for more about the collaborative team approach across the globe.