Tongue Tie

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Tongue tie is a common condition that affects newborns. It occurs when the thin piece of tissue that connects the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too tight, limiting the baby’s ability to move their tongue. This tight tissue can cause difficulty with breastfeeding, speech development, and even eating solid foods later on. In some cases, the tongue tie can be corrected with a minor procedure, which can make a significant difference in the baby’s life. Please keep reading for details on the following topics:

Challenges of tongue-tie

How children with tongue tie are managed

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CHALLENGES OF TONGUE-TIE

Limiting movement of the tongue

Difficulty latch and sucking

Spaces between the lower from teeth

Difficulty pronouncing certain alphabets sounds

Low self esteem

Difficulty achieving proper oral hygiene

Bullying by peers

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HOW CHILDREN WITH TONGUE TIE ARE MANAGED

A frenotomy (a medical procedure to cut the piece of flesh under the tongue) can be performed.

They can monitor to determine whether the frenulum will stretch

Breastfeeding support from an experienced health care professional

Assistance from a speech therapy to help with language development

Tongue exercises to help improve movement

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