Florida Tongue Tie Institute Blog

Once you realize that your child has a lip or tongue tie, you may wonder if it’s entirely necessary to see a specialist. While it does appear to make things harder such as nursing and bottle feeding, and the fussiness and late-night attempts to feed can be exhausting, you think it may just be a phase that they’ll eventually grow out of. But what if that isn’t the case at all? Will a lip or tongue tie go away on its own? A local specialist is here with the answer.

People often falsely believe that babies are born knowing how to do several things, including breastfeeding properly; however, it often takes a good bit of time and effort for infants to grasp this concept. But as a mother, it’s up to you to carefully guide them and ensure that they latch on correctly. Here’s more from your pediatric dentist about how to go about creating a proper breastfeeding latch, along with some signs that your baby might not be latching properly.

In discussions about children’s oral health, we often hear about things like cavities and gum disease. Those problems are certainly worthy of attention. However, an aspect of oral health that often gets overlooked has to do with how the orofacial structures, such as the tongue and lips, function. When they are not in proper working order, serious problems can result. Fortunately, orofacial myology therapy can help. Could your child benefit from orofacial myology therapy? This blog post can help you discern the answer to that important question.

Does your child have a lip or tongue-tie? Are you concerned they may struggle as a result? This is common among parents who are unsure of how to address this kind of problem. Fortunately, there is a clear answer – a frenectomy. Of course, what you may not realize is there are two types: those performed the traditional way with scalpels and sutures and those that rely on dental lasers. If you want to know what the difference is between a traditional and laser frenectomy, read on.

The health benefits of breastfeeding are touted often, but the particular ways in which nursing can benefit your infant’s oral health don’t get talked about often enough. There are also some oral health problems that might make it harder to breastfeed. If you want to understand the many ways that nursing can relate to your child’s oral health, here are a few facts that might be helpful to know.

Perhaps your baby is failing to latch and breastfeed properly. Maybe you’re tired of your nipples hurting while you nurse. In your online research, you’ve discovered that a possible underlying cause of your struggles could be a tongue tie, or an abnormally thick or tight piece of tissue called a frenulum beneath your baby’s tongue. You’ve also found there are two procedures that could be performed: a frenectomy or a frenotomy. What’s the difference between these treatments? Keep reading to learn more!

Nursing hasn’t been easy for your and your little one. Perhaps you’ve even seen a lactation consultant or talk to your pediatrician for guidance. They tell you that your baby, who is now becoming a toddler, may have a lip tie but don’t elaborate very much. You naturally have questions about exactly what a lip tie is, how it affects your toddler, and how the problem can be fixed. In this post, you can get the answers you seek and know what to do moving forward.

Why is the baby still crying? You’ve tried everything—feeding, swaddling and rocking, changing their diaper—and nothing seems to work. This has gone on for days or even weeks now, and you’re reaching the end of your rope!

Your baby’s colic could be to blame, but why are they crying so much? Have you considered the possibility of a tongue tie? Keep reading to learn how these problems are related and how treatment with a tongue tie expert can help everyone be happier.

With your other kids, breastfeeding came quite naturally. You were able to nurse without too many issues, but this new baby is different. They aren’t thriving like the others did, and you start to worry when your pediatrician says they aren’t gaining enough weight.

Then, in your online research you discover that lip and tongue ties can interfere with breastfeeding, but how do you know if your infant has one? Here are three simple ways to determine if tongue tie treatment is necessary for your little one.

Breastfeeding is a wonderful experience for mother and baby, but sometimes challenges can arise. If your baby is having latching problems in Palm Harbor, getting to the root of the problem can help. A lactation consultant is a great resource in this case – but doing your research before you get in touch with them can help you know how to describe what’s happening. Keep reading to learn more about some of the potential causes of a poor latch.