{"id":145,"date":"2023-10-21T17:58:29","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T17:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleylipandtonguetie.com\/blog\/?p=145"},"modified":"2023-11-21T18:00:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T18:00:34","slug":"why-is-early-detection-of-lip-and-tongue-tie-so-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleylipandtonguetie.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/21\/why-is-early-detection-of-lip-and-tongue-tie-so-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Early Detection of Lip and Tongue Tie So Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Lip and tongue tie are<\/a> congenital conditions that restrict the movement of the lip and\/or tongue. They occur because connective tissues within the mouth, called frenulums or frenums, are too thick or short, thereby limiting how well the oral structures can function. Sadly, some cases of lip and tongue tie are not diagnosed until a person is well into childhood \u2014 some people do not receive treatment until adulthood! The earlier these conditions are recognized and treated, the better. Why exactly is early detection of lip and tongue tie so important? This blog post explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Negative Effects on Infants and Mothers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Untreated lip or tongue tie can cause problems both for infants and their mothers. For example, a baby may not be able to latch properly during breastfeeding. This can result in slow weight gain, fussiness, and very frequent feeding sessions. Breastfeeding moms may struggle with low milk supply, sore nipples, and blocked milk ducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Negative Effects on Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If lip or tongue tie remains untreated after infancy and into early childhood, it can continue to cause problems, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n