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Every parent wishes for their child’s well-being, but sometimes hidden challenges like lip or tongue ties, can impact their development. These types of tethered oral tissues can affect breastfeeding, eating, and even speech. Being able to notice the signs is critical to preventing any future issues with development. Check out the following section to learn some of the most common signs that your child may need surgery for a lip or tongue tie.
Breastfeeding Struggles:
Difficulty latching onto the breast, shallow latching, and fussiness during feeding can be signs of lip or tongue tie, affecting both the baby and mother’s breastfeeding experience.
Speech Delays:
A tongue tie can hinder speech development, causing difficulties in articulating words with letters such as ‘n’, ‘t’, ‘d’, ‘s’, and ‘l.’ Without proper treatment, a child can develop a long-term speech impediment.
Dental Issues:
If not treated early, a lip tie can create a gap between the two front teeth. A tongue tie can lead to tooth decay and gum inflammation, as it restricts movement. Without surgery, these two types of tethered oral tissues can cause long-term dental problems.
Mouth Breathing:
Children with lip or tongue ties hinder the development of the upper palate. As a result, there’s not enough space for nasal breathing. Constant mouth breathing can increase the risk of cavities and gum disease, as the mouth is always dry.
Early detection is critical in ensuring your child hits all of their developmental milestones. If you’re noticing any of these signs in your child, it’s time to speak with the professionals at the New Jersey Tongue Tie Center. Our doctors specialize in frenectomy procedures. No matter the severity of the issue, we’re committed to providing quality treatment options to prevent any future developmental issues for your child. To learn more, please feel free to contact one of our offices to schedule a consultation. We’re proud to provide innovative care to residents across Hoboken, Montvale, NJ and the surrounding regions.