Tongue tie, a condition that affects infants and young children, is brought on when the frenulum, a little piece of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, is too short or tight. Eating, speaking, and even oral health problems could emerge from this. These issues can be resolved with a simple…
When a baby is born with their tongue attached to the bottom of their mouth, the condition is called ankyloglossia, also known as tongue tie. This may be normal as babies develop in the womb, but by the time a baby is born, the tongue should only be joined by a tiny flap of tissue…
Does your infant struggle to attach and breastfeed? It might be due to a lip- or tongue tie. If your baby has this condition, our pediatric dentists can diagnose it and decide whether or not treatment is required. Getting lip and tongue tie for infants allows them to resume breastfeeding successfully and comfortably. But before,…
Problems with sleep can be aggravating and negatively affect our general well-being. While there are many potential reasons why sleep problems arise, tongue knot is one that is frequently disregarded. Also known as ankyloglossia, this disorder impairs the tongue’s ability to move and speak. In this blog post, we will explore the connection between tongue…
As parents and guardians, we want nothing more than for our kids to be happy and healthy. With that said, one concern that parents often has is if their baby has tongue tie or lip tie. This can impact your baby’s ability to move their mouth and breastfeed. At our local lip and tongue tie…
There are many myths about tongue-tie, which can cause more health issues. Individuals with a tongue-tie are more likely to deal with oral problems such as gingivitis and tooth decay. Tongue-ties make brushing teeth, clearing bacteria, and swallowing more difficult. We at Tampa Tongue-Tie Center are here to help treat your tongue-tie near you. Myths…
The terms tongue tip and lip tie may not be familiar to a majority of people. These are oral issues that impact infants and children specifically. If they are left unaddressed, further health problems can arise in the future. So, it’s important to have it treated when you can. For more information about tongue tie…
Tongue-tie is a condition where a child’s tongue is fused to the floor of their mouth due to their frenulum being too thick or too short. The frenulum is a small piece of tissue that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Pediatric tongue-tie can cause many issues for your child, including making…
Every parent wants to ensure that their child is comfortable and happy from the moment they enter this world. One issue that some infants deal with is tongue-tie, which can lead to challenges breastfeeding, swallowing, and speaking as your child grows up. Laser or pediatric tongue-tie is a procedure that works to resolve this problem….
Tongue-ties are caused by the band of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth being too short or too tight. This restricts the tongue from functioning normally, which can lead to problems feeding in infants, as well as dental, speech, and airway issues as they develop. Pediatric tongue-tie is more common…