Tongue & Lip Tie
Being tongue-tied is more than a phrase indicating someone can’t think of what to say. It’s a condition that affects kids from birth. Tongue and lip tie are problems where the tongue or lip is restricted in their ranges of motion. This can make it hard to breastfeed, eat, and later speak. It causes no problems in some cases.
Fixing Tongue & Lip Ties
Oral surgeons can fix a tongue and lip tie with a minor surgery called a frenotomy. This is a procedure where a laser is used to snip the frenulum, This is a small connective tissue that either connects your lips to your gums or your tongue to the mouth roof. Snipping it allows the lip or the tongue to move more freely.
The Age for Correction
Tongue and lip ties are advised to be corrected before the child turns a year old. Those who are younger won't need anesthesia or sedation as older babies and children will. Some children as young as a few weeks can get the procedure with little risk.
Benefits of Correction
While a tongue or lip tie doesn't have to be fixed if it isn't causing any problems, there are some benefits to having the procedure done. Getting the tongue or lip release surgery makes routine jaw movements easier and takes the pressure off other muscles.
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