Tongue & Lip Tie Release

A tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is a band of tissue connected to the floor of the mouth that is too short, restricting the movement of the tongue. A lip tie is a band of tissue that connects the lip to the gum tissue and if it’s too short it can restrict the proper lip movement for nursing or bottle-feeding or restricted speech in the future.

Tongue & Lip tie symptoms

Baby’s symptoms:

  • Colic and/ or irritability

  • Coughing and choking, or gulping during feeds

  • Difficulty latching

  • Excessive drooling

  • Gassy

  • Gradual sliding off the breast

  • Gumming, chewing, or clamping down on nipple

  • Makes clicking noises while sucking (poor suction)

  • Poor weight gain or weight loss

  • Reflux

  • Lip blisters

Mama’s Symptoms:

  • Cracked, blister, and/or bleeding

  • Nipples looked pinched, creased, bruised, or abraded after feeds

  • White stripe at the end of the nipple

  • Discomfort while nursing

  • Low milk supply

  • Plugged ducts

  • Thrush and/or mastitis

Long term effects of untreated tongue & lip tie:

  • Restricted airway leading to snoring, grinding teeth, and sleep apnea (very common in adults)

  • Difficulties with speech

  • Difficulty eating with an increased risk of choking

  • Child may avoid crunchy foods

 
 

We do a full evaluation on each patient and determine the patient’s individual needs before deciding the option of treatment. We are pleased to address any additional questions you may have. Please feel free to stop by our office, contact us, or send us an email if you have any questions about this procedure or to schedule an appointment.