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Tongue- and lip-tie issues can be complex. We’re here to present the latest thinking on tongue-ties in a clear and easy-to-read format. We hope these thoughts are helpful whether you are a patient, professional, or family member as you learn more on your journey.
Should I Get My Child’s Tongue-Tie Fixed? The Potential Cost of Non-Treatment
Parents often ask us, “what happens if I don’t get my child’s tongue-tie fixed?” It can be hard to determine since every case is different, but in this post,...
Why Does My Baby Cry So Much? Tongue-Ties, Lip-Ties, and Colic
New parents are tasked with figuring out how to care for their new baby with no user manual (well, there are books and Dr. Google, at least). Still, one of...
Can Tongue-Tie Impact Singing and Vocal Quality?
Many people think that being “tongue-tied” means you trip over your words, or that you have speech difficulties and that’s it. As we see daily and is shown...
Are Tongue-Ties and Lip-Ties Linked to Postpartum Depression?
Most mothers experience the “baby blues,” which affect around 70-80% of new mothers for around a few weeks and then resolve. Postpartum depression is longer...
In Utero Fetal Hiccups, Baby Hiccupping, and Tongue-Tie
In utero hiccups are common. Most moms report feeling their baby hiccup at least once while in the womb. Babies hiccuping is also common. Tongue-ties...
Do Tongue-Ties Affect Adults? What Symptoms Do They Have?
These are common questions we receive from parents daily. We have many parents who come with their children and are wondering if it’s hereditary or if mom or...
Does a Lip-Tie or Tongue-Tie Affect Bottle-Feeding?
These are excellent questions we hear from parents on a daily basis. Many parents are told by providers to “just give him a bottle” and it will solve the...
Do Tongue-Ties Go Away? Do They Stretch Out?
These are common questions we get daily and they are definitely important to answer. Because if tongue-ties go away, and mom can just “tough it out” for 6-12...
Does Treating a Lip Tie Help Close a Gap in the Teeth? And other common questions.
Is it safe to treat a lip tie early? Does early treatment of a lip tie prevent gap closure? Does it help the gap close? These are common questions in...