Education
Helping families understand tongue-tie and lip ties, their signs, potential effects and available treatment options.
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NJ TONGUE TIE CARE
Understanding
Tongue-Tie.
Supporting Health.
Improving Access
to Care.
Providing families with educational resources and guidance about tongue-tie and lip ties, their potential effects and available treatment options.
Family-centered. Education-first. Always compassionate.
Little moments.
A lifetime of possibilities.
A lifetime of possibilities.
HERE FOR YOUR FAMILY
A clearer understanding. A more confident next step.
Awareness
Increasing awareness about the importance of recognizing and appropriately evaluating tongue-tie.
Get to know our approachAccess to Care
Helping families navigate their questions and connect with appropriate dental and healthcare resources.
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Understanding starts with a conversation.
INFORMATION YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUTKnowledge Empowers
Knowledge Empowers
Families
Every family deserves clear answers and a caring place to ask questions. Understanding tongue-tie can help you make informed decisions about your child's health.
We bring education and compassionate guidance together, so you can explore your concerns without pressure and have meaningful conversations with healthcare professionals.
- Clear, family-friendly information
- Individualized professional evaluation
- Support for your next steps
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Dr. Poonam Gat, D.D.S., B.D.S.
- Founder of Support Special Needs
- Division Director, Operating Room Dentistry at Newark Beth Israel Hospital, NJ
- New York University Graduate
Dr. Poonam Gat is the founder of Support Special Needs, an awareness initiative focused on improving access to medical and dental care for individuals with autism and other special needs.
As Division Director of Operating Room Dentistry at Newark Beth Israel Hospital, Dr. Gat brings her professional experience and commitment to improving dental care accessibility to the communities she serves.
Her work through Support Special Needs reflects her commitment to raising awareness, addressing barriers to healthcare access and helping families navigate the medical and dental care system.
Learn More About Our MissionA shared commitment to accessible care
Support Special Needs and NJ Tongue Tie Care are distinct initiatives connected through Dr. Gat's professional commitment to healthcare access. NJ Tongue Tie Care focuses on family education and awareness, improving access to appropriate dental care, and helping parents understand their children's oral health needs. This commitment includes supporting individuals with different healthcare needs and encouraging informed conversations between families and healthcare professionals.
Every question is a good place to begin.
Tongue-Tie Education & Family Resources
Explore evidence-informed answers to common family questions.
Family ResourcesHave Questions About Tongue-Tie?
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