Informed families. Compassionate care.
NJ Tongue Tie Care brings education, awareness, and access to care together, with families at the heart of every conversation.
A clearer path for families
Questions about tongue-tie can feel overwhelming. Our initiative provides understandable information about tongue movement, potential functional concerns, evaluation, and treatment options.
We believe parents deserve time to ask questions, consider the available information, and discuss their child's needs with qualified healthcare professionals. Our focus is informed conversations—not one-size-fits-all answers.
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.
A 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.
Care begins with listening
Parents, dental professionals, lactation consultants, pediatric clinicians, and speech-language pathologists may each offer helpful perspectives. When appropriate, collaborative evaluation can help clarify functional concerns and guide next steps.
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