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Sociodemographic variables included sex and geographic location. Financial variables included copays, deductibles, net payments, and billing provider type.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 10,353,534 unique infants were captured within the database. From 2010 to 2022, the annual rate of ankyloglossia diagnosis increased from 0.77% to 4.03%, and the annual rate of surgical treatment of ankyloglossia increased from 0.47% to 1.78%, plateauing after 2018. The percentage of medical claims from dental specialists and nurse practitioners increased from 1.7% to 13.1% and from 0.08% to 5.33%, respectively. A total of $45.8 million was billed for surgical procedures in infants. The cost per infant increased 33% from $350.79 to $467.08. Out\u2010of\u2010pocket costs per infant increased 109% from $56.26 to $117.85.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We demonstrate increases in the number of claims and associated costs for procedures in the treatment of ankyloglossia. The true medical costs of this condition are likely higher, as we do not capture procedures uncovered by insurance. 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