Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Release

A tongue tie is a condition where the connective tissue called the frenulum is attached to the tongue on the bottom of the mouth. Similarly, a lip tie is a condition where the upper lip frenulum is attached to the top gums. 

Tongue and lip ties are quite common as roughly 11% of newborns are born with this condition. While it is not life threatening to have a tongue or lip tie, it can cause problems for your child if left untreated. 

It is important to catch the condition early, as nipping it in the bud can help prevent further issue. Noticeable symptoms and signs that your child has a tongue/lip tie may include: 

• Difficulty latching while nursing
• Difficulty gaining weight
• Inability to stick out tongue or lift tongue
• Inability to keep pacifier in mouth
• Gumming while nursing
• Difficulty drinking from a bottle
• Heart-shaped tongue
• Colic 
• Acid Reflux

Your child will likely experience discomfort throughout their life if a tongue/lip tie goes untreated. Sometimes the condition is missed simply due to it being slight and therefore unnoticed, or the symptoms are misdiagnosed. 

Some symptoms to look out for that could have been overlooked during the child’s early years are: 

• Susceptibility to gum disease or tooth decay
• Susceptibility to TMJ and migraines
• Speech delays or impediments
• Behavioral issues
• Breathing through the mouth
• Difficulty chewing harder foods
• Frequent choking or gagging
• Pickiness in food types

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Solea was developed in Boston, Massachusetts by Convergent Dental, based on research conducted at the University of California School of Dentistry, and has undergone 30 years of research by the world’s top research organizations. To put it simply, the future of dentistry has arrived.