What is Tongue-Tie?Tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue's range of motion. An unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth, so it may interfere with breast-feeding. [...]
Research has shown that we hear much better with both ears than one. (1,2) With that in mind, AB provides solutions that are designed to get the most out of both ears. Leveraging the partnership with Phonak, AB is the only manufacturer to offer a complete range of solutions, [...]
Research has shown that we hear much better with both ears than one. (1,2) With that in mind, AB provides solutions that are designed to get the most out of both ears. Leveraging the partnership with Phonak, AB is the only manufacturer to offer a complete range of solutions, providing [...]
Are sinus issues affecting your everyday life? According to the CDC, sinus symptoms affect more than 28.9 million adults with sinusitis! Don’t live life with nasal issues when there are so many sinus treatments available, right here in the Tampa Bay area. Below are a few of the most common [...]
May is national Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM), an observance founded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to raise awareness about communication disorders and encourage individuals to have their hearing tested and take action if they are experiencing vocal concerns. This year, the theme for BHSM is “Connecting People”! [...]
In honor of World Voice Day, Florida E.N.T. & Allergy encourages everyone to participate and incorporate healthy vocal habits into your daily lifestyle. With more than 7.9 billion people on Earth, everyone has a unique voice that helps differentiate themselves from others. Our voice is one of our defining features, [...]
Spring is here, which means our clocks spring forward and we say ‘hello’ to warmer days ahead! Birds and crickets chirping in the hours of dawn and bees buzzing on flower beds sound the signal of spring. Enjoy the sounds of nature all spring long by monitoring your hearing health. [...]
Florida E.N.T. & Allergy (FENTA) is proud to announce that Dr. Scott Anderson was elected to full equity partner status, effective February 1, 2022. Dr. Anderson has served patients in the Tampa Bay area for many years. He joined FENTA in February 2019 from Suncoast ENT Surgical Specialists, where he [...]
In Florida, allergies last much longer than a season. We have an extended grass pollen season, which means our residents experience symptoms for longer periods of time than people in other areas of the country. In the U.S. as a whole, allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness [...]
Summertime in Florida provides a unique combination of sweltering heat and summer showers, but most days are spent making memories with friends and family. However, congestion, runny nose and blocked nasal passages can create obstacles for many as they soak up the sun. Although there are many at-home remedies such [...]