#46: The Challenges of Ankyloglossia
Most of the time, depending on the Internet for a medical diagnosis is not the smartest idea. However, in this case, it worked out. This person had an online friend who miraculously diagnosed them with a speech impediment. They had never met IRL, but he was able to make an educated guess based on a few photos of our storyteller.
It’s pretty wild, but this Internet friend was able to observe their chin and jawline and guess that they might be tongue-tied. Turns out, they have been tongue-tied for their entire life and never knew. Believe it or not, being tongue-tied isn’t just a figure of speech. It’s a condition where the bottom of the tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth, causing a speech impediment.