why so many docs don't get tongue tie

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Hi, All.

I've been telling mothers that we've only known about posterior tongue ties for about 5-7 years, and that in the medical field, that's just the blink of an eye. Therefore, we shouldn't be surprised that so many pediatricians and ENTs just don't recognize or understand it yet.

Well, here's a quote that says we'll have to wait for quite a while yet for enlightenment to be rather widespread:

"The US Department of Health and Human Services reports that “once a new piece of scientific evidence emerges as a medical advance, it takes up to 17 years before doctors routinely incorporate that information into how they practice medicine†(Comparative Effectiveness Research: What It Means for You, Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D, April 7, 2009). "

Just thought you might want to know why you'll be continuing to beat your head against the wall for quite a few years to come (not to mention having docs tell your clients that you are crazy, as has happened more than once for me!).

Dee Kassing