Lip and tongue ties are among the most common birth defects in North America. If your child has one or both of these issues, their pediatric dentist is likely to recommend prompt treatment. Otherwise, your baby might face a range of complications, such as feeding difficulties, colic, and more. How are lip and tongue tie treated? There are two surgeries that might be used: a frenectomy or a frenotomy. What is the difference between these procedures? This blog post explains.
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Learning your baby has a lip or tongue-tie may cause one of two reactions: panic or acceptance. While some parents immediately become worried about how this banded tissue will impact their child’s ability to feed, breathe, and perform other similar functions, others take a more nonchalant approach, believing this type of issue will somehow go away on its own. Unfortunately, this is not the case, which is why it’s important to keep reading and learn why early treatment is best if you want your little to avoid the struggles commonly associated with lip and tongue-ties.
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Does it seem like infant lip and tongue-ties are suddenly becoming increasingly common? As dentists and other oral healthcare experts talk more about the challenges little ones can face, such as a weak latch, poor weight gain, and other similar difficulties, it’s natural to wonder why this problem is becoming more apparent. Keep reading to discover what kind of role breastfeeding plays and what signs you should be on the lookout for if you suspect your little one might have a lip or tongue-tie.
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Tongue-tie affects 4% to 11% of newborns. It is easy to correct with a soft tissue laser; however, it can be difficult to detect. Often, it isn’t until feeding complications occur that a lip or tongue-tie is discovered. A short, thick, or tight frenulum can restrict lip and tongue movements. The band of tissue underneath the upper lip or tongue can lead to nutritional deficiencies if it isn’t resolved. In addition to breastfeeding complications, it can also affect your child’s ability to transition to solid foods. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your child is receiving enough nutrients.
If your child has (or may have) a tongue tie, you could feel nervous right now. Fair enough – maybe you don’t know what fixing this issue would look like. However, the truth is that there’s nothing to fear; quality dentistry can smoothly and quickly solve the problem for you. In fact, your Hamilton pediatric dentist can prove it with some solid evidence. Here’s a primer on what you should expect before, during, and after tongue-tie treatment.
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As a new parent, you may have heard about a common issue that newborns can have called a tongue-tie. While normal babies can nurse well enough, babies with a tongue-tie struggle to breastfeed, take a bottle, or sleep. Unfortunately, although this problem is seemingly becoming more common, many parents don’t really know or understand much about it, and there are plenty of myths circulating. Here are just some of these untruths and the reality behind them.
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