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Tongue Tie and Crooked Teeth, is There a Connection?

Tongue Tie and Crooked Teeth, is There a Connection?

The tongue is a major contributor to the development of the mouth. A primary function of the tongue is to shape the skull, which is a process that occurs as the tongue rests in the palate of the mouth. If the movement of the tongue is restricted from a tongue tie, it...

Tongue Tie vs. Lip Tie, Which Is “Worst”?

Tongue Tie vs. Lip Tie, Which Is “Worst”?

There seems to be a tendency in social media, with practitioners and with concerned parents, to have a greater focus on lip ties than tongue ties. But is this a justified focus on the most important of the two, or is that focus in fact misplaced? We believe that it is...

An Introduction to Lip Ties

An Introduction to Lip Ties

As with tongue ties, lip ties can cause a range of issues, and should as such be treated as serious conditions on the same scale as tongue ties. To get an overview of what a lip tie is, how it looks, and what the condition entails, we have gathered the most important...

The Connection Between Tongue Ties and Motor Skills

The Connection Between Tongue Ties and Motor Skills

Tongues are in the mouth, so tongue ties and the implications hereof are limited to the mouth alone. Or are they? Everything around the mouth and neck areas is tightly connected, so implications of a tongue tie are not just limited to the mouth but affects the entire...

Not All Breastfeeding Issues Are Caused By A Tongue Tie

Not All Breastfeeding Issues Are Caused By A Tongue Tie

I come across a lot of mothers that are frustrated to the core, because their little one cannot breastfeed properly. When frustrated mothers come across a new diagnosis that might potentially be the reason that their breastfeeding is not working, it is easy to be...

Tongue Ties And The Effect on Speech Development

Tongue Ties And The Effect on Speech Development

An untreated tongue tie can cause a variety of impairments, both for the child and for the weaning mother. The primary issue with a tongue tie, is the reduced mobility of the tongue. But do you really need a wide range of motion to properly pronounce the sounds...

Breastfeeding A Baby With A Tongue Tie

Breastfeeding A Baby With A Tongue Tie

A tongue tie can be accompanied by a lot of symptoms, difficulties with breastfeeding is one of the most common, and one of the most severe. For a full list of symptoms, read here. A consequence to these difficulties unfortunately often lead to mothers weaning their...

Tongue Tie – How To Take A Useful Picture For Diagnosis

Tongue Tie – How To Take A Useful Picture For Diagnosis

Photo and video curtesy of Dr. Ghaheri Taking a good picture of the tongue tie of your child is crucial for off-premises assessment of the tongue tie. In order to take a good picture, follow the guidelines below. Step 1: Two people are preferred, one to lift up the...

IBCLC practitioner list

IBCLC practitioner list

It is strongly advised that breastfed babies and toddlers see an IBCLC before pursuing treatment with any other provider. The IBCLC's role is to properly assess oral function, address all related breastfeeding issues, refer for diagnosis and treatment to bodyworkers...

Symptoms At A glance

Symptoms At A glance

Source: tonguetie.net and Dr. Kotlow These are the guidelines set by the Academy of Breast Feeding Medicine. Infant symptoms • No latch • Un-sustained latch • Slides off nipple • Prolonged feeds • Unsatisfied after prolonged feeds • Falls asleep on the breast •...