Rocky Mountain Tongue Tie Blog

Do you have a newborn at home who struggles to latch during feedings or seems extra fussy? If so, they might be suffering from an untreated lip or tongue tie. This affects an estimated 4% to 11% of babies, and often requires treatment to avoid different health and developmental concerns associated with the condition.

If you’re unsure whether this is behind your infant’s irritation, continue reading to learn more about lip and tongue ties and why it’s important to catch and address them early!

Lip-tie and tongue-tie are common conditions in infants and children that can affect feeding, speech, and oral development. Naturally, many parents wonder will these issues resolve on their own, or do they require treatment? The answer isn’t always straightforward; it depends on the severity of the tie and how it affects your child’s day-to-day life.

Lip and tongue ties develop during pregnancy and are present when a baby is born. Therefore, these issues are often regarded as problems that are exclusive to very young patients. However, lip and tongue ties do not go away unless they are properly treated! Therefore, there are quite a few adults who have these issues. In this blog post, you will learn how to recognize a lip or tongue tie and how you can receive treatment.

If your child is scheduled for a frenectomy, you probably have a few questions about what to expect afterward. A frenectomy is a minor surgical procedure that removes or modifies the frenum, a small fold of tissue fused to the floor of the mouth or beneath the tongue or each lip. It’s commonly performed to treat tongue-tie or lip-tie, which can affect speech, nursing/eating, and oral development. Fortunately, recovery from a frenectomy is usually quick and relatively easy.

As a health-conscious individual, you are already aware that getting enough high-quality sleep is essential for overall wellness. You may go to bed at a reasonable time, avoid caffeine late in the day, and take other measures to protect your sleep. However, there might be other factors that are robbing you of high-quality rest. You might have a tongue tie! How can a tongue tie affect sleep, and what can you do to address this problem? This blog post provides some helpful information.

Lip and tongue-ties are frequently diagnosed in babies and young children. This condition affects the way that babies and young kids eat and speak. It can also interfere with the ability to breastfeed successfully. The good news is that this condition can be easily corrected with a frenectomy. Read on to learn more about frenectomies and which exercises and stretches you should use to help your child heal quickly and effectively.

Did you know that an estimated 5% to 10% of children are born with a lip or tongue-tie? These conditions happen when the band of tissue under their tongue or behind their front upper gums is too short, thick, or tight. This limits the range of motion, which can result in nursing difficulties, digestive issues, speech delay, picky eating habits, sleep issues, and constricted airways.

Your child’s pediatric dentist can perform a frenectomy or frenotomy to improve their health, but which treatment is the right one? Continue reading to learn more about both options to make an informed decision!

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Do you struggle to breastfeed your baby? Extreme fussiness, colic, acid reflux, a weak latch, and poor weight gain are just a few of the many signs your little one may have a lip or tongue-tie. Cracked nipples, blocked milk ducts, and even mastitis may be causing you to feel depressed or hopeless when it comes to feeding your little one. Fortunately, there is a solution; however, just as important as getting your baby treated for restricted oral tissues is busting nursing myths that can worsen an already frustrating situation. Keep reading to discover three falsehoods about breastfeeding so that you can feel more confident about taking care of your growing baby.

Lip and tongue tie are deformities in the mouth that are present at birth. They are characterized by overly thick or large bands of tissue (known as frenums or frenulums) that restrict the movement of the lip and/or tongue. In recent years, practitioners have been providing treatment for these conditions more often than ever before. Are lip and tongue tie becoming more common? How can you tell if your precious infant is a victim? This blog post explains what you should know.