The tongue grows and the band stretches with use. The end of the tongue becomes notched when it is protruded. Tongue-tie is a very rare condition. If your child does not have either of the above problems, his or her tongue is normal. Clipping of the band under the tongue is rarely done anymore because it is usually unnecessary.
Clipping also carries the risk of bleeding and infection.
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