{"id":149,"date":"2023-11-17T16:54:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T16:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleylipandtonguetie.com\/blog\/?p=149"},"modified":"2023-12-26T16:54:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T16:54:25","slug":"will-my-childs-lip-or-tongue-tie-resolve-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleylipandtonguetie.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/17\/will-my-childs-lip-or-tongue-tie-resolve-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ties That Bind: Will Your Child’s Lip or Tongue-Tie Resolve Naturally?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As a parent, it’s common to be met with various challenges and questions regarding your child’s development. There\u2019s no universal rule book to help you navigate every obstacle. When it comes to your child\u2019s oral health, your dentist is the authority. So, what would they say about your child\u2019s lip or tongue tie? Will it go away on its own?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn more about lip and tongue ties and how they can be treated, continue reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is a Lip or Tongue Tie?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lip and tongue ties occur when the strip of skin beneath the upper lip (labial frenulum) or under the tongue (lingual frenulum) is shorter than usual. This condition can restrict the movement of the lip or tongue, potentially affecting various functions such as breastfeeding, speech development, and oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cWait-and-See” Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a new parent, you may not be aware of the developmental challenges that a child with a lip or tongue tie may face. It\u2019s because of this inexperience that some parents adopt a \u201cwait-and-see\u201d approach to the condition. They may believe that the tie will stretch or tear on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, this may happen. If the frenulum is thinner, it could work out this way. However, relying on this will lead to injury for your child and stress for you. More severe cases will require intervention from their dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens if the Condition Isn\u2019t Treated?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some common developmental issues can arise as the result of a lip or tongue tie such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n