Feb 1, 2025 | Blog, Tongue-Tie Myths, Tongue-Tie Tips
Every day, we see patients come to see us for a tongue-tie consultation who were told their baby or child’s tongue-tie was “mild” or “would stretch out” and is “unlikely to cause issues.” Then we look in the mouth, lift up the tongue, and the attachment is to the tip...
Dec 20, 2023 | Tongue-Tie Myths
A recent New York Times (NYT) article accused tongue-tie providers of over-treatment, harming babies, taking advantage of vulnerable moms and babies, and, of course, doing it purely for financial gain. Tongue-tie naysayers jump on the article and share it – ...
Oct 31, 2022 | Tongue-Tie Myths, Tongue-Tie Tips
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, we will discuss the short and long-term implications that a tongue- or lip-tie can have on a patient and their...
Oct 17, 2021 | Latest Research, Tongue-Tie Myths, Tongue-Tie Tips
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 issues they are struggling with from the tongue-tie. The problem is, it’s not true. Switching to a bottle takes...
Jul 25, 2021 | Tongue-Tie Myths, Tongue-Tie Tips
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 months, some moms would prefer to sacrifice their comfort for their baby, so the baby doesn’t have to get a...
Jul 7, 2021 | Latest Research, Tongue-Tie Myths
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 pediatric dental practices across the country. Clinically, we see the answer to these questions on a daily basis in...
