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...
Best pacifier for tongue tied babies, both before and after release
One of the most asked questions we get here at tongue-tie-support.com, is what pacifier to use on a tongue-tied baby and on a baby that has just undergone a tongue tie release. That a baby is not able to use a pacifier is actually a common symptom of a tongue tie. The...
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...
Tongue Ties and High-Arched Palate: The Connection, Symptoms and Treatment
As you can read in our article on tongue tie symptoms, a tongue tie can cause a range of issues. One of the issues that many mothers experience, is difficulty breastfeeding. The reason for this, is that many of the effects of a tongue tie has an impact on...
How to Get Baby Back to Breastfeeding After a Tongue Tie
One of the most common issues with tongue ties, is difficulty breastfeeding. Whether it is baby’s inability to get a proper latch or your pain when latching, a part of babies with tongue ties slowly move from the breast to the bottle. The first step in getting...
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
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
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
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...
The Connection Between Air Induced Reflux And Tongue Ties In Small Children
Evidence shows that the primary cause of air induced reflux in infants and toddlers is a tied tongue. Read here to learn why, and how to treat it.
The Connection Between Tongue Ties and Digestive Issues
Do you suffer from digestive issues? A tongue-tie might be the cause.
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
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
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
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 •...
A Beginner’s Guide to Tongue Ties
Tongue ties are not something you generally speak about, so most people don’t learn about tongue...
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...
Best pacifier for tongue tied babies, both before and after release
One of the most asked questions we get here at tongue-tie-support.com, is what pacifier to use on...
Aftercare: Why nighttime stretches are so important
A tongue-tie revision is one of the simplest and most pain-free procedures out there. It often...
Tongue Tie vs. Lip Tie, Which Is “Worst”?
There seems to be a tendency in social media, with practitioners and with concerned parents, to...
Tongue Ties and High-Arched Palate: The Connection, Symptoms and Treatment
As you can read in our article on tongue tie symptoms, a tongue tie can cause a range of issues....