Have Lip and Tongue Ties Become More Common in Infants?

In recent years, more parents have heard the terms lip tie and tongue tie during newborn checkups or breastfeeding consultations. These oral conditions, which can affect feeding and oral development, seem to be diagnosed more often today than in the past. This has led many parents to wonder whether lip and tongue ties are truly becoming more common or if they are simply being identified more frequently. The answer is complex and involves changes in awareness, diagnostic methods, and infant feeding practices.