Glossary: Understanding Basic Lip & Tongue Tie Terms
When your child is diagnosed with a tongue-tie or lip-tie, the unfamiliar medical terms can quickly become overwhelming. You want to understand what’s happening with your child’s health, but it can feel like you’re drowning in confusing terminology. At the Tongue Tie...
From Mild to Severe: Understanding the Different Types of Tongue Tie
Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a relatively common condition that can affect people of all ages, from infants to adults. While it may not always be obvious, it can significantly impact important functions like breastfeeding, speech, and eating. When it comes to...
Do Premature Babies Have More Difficulty Breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is often described as one of the most natural acts for a mother and her baby. However, for many new mothers, particularly those with premature babies, the experience can be anything but straightforward. Premature babies, born before 37 weeks of...
Nasal Breathing vs. Oral Breathing: Understanding the Differences and the Impact of Tongue-Tie
Breathing is something we often take for granted. It’s an automatic process that sustains life, but how we breathe can have profound effects on our overall health and well-being. Two primary modes of breathing exist: nasal breathing and oral breathing. While both may...
Consequences of Tongue-Tie in Breathing: Understanding the Connection
Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition that has gained more attention in recent years as healthcare professionals recognize its far-reaching effects beyond just breastfeeding difficulties. This condition occurs when the lingual frenulum, the thin band of tissue...
Tongue Tie Doesn’t Have to Keep You from Breastfeeding Your Baby
Breastfeeding is often envisioned as a natural and beautiful way to nourish and bond with your baby. For many mothers, however, the experience can quickly become fraught with frustration and pain, especially when their newborn struggles to latch or feed effectively....
Will My Child’s Tongue Tie Resolve Naturally?
As a parent, discovering that your child has a tongue tie can raise many questions and concerns. One of the most common questions parents have is whether their child's tongue tie will resolve on its own without intervention. We understand your concerns and are here...
Tongue-Tie and Postpartum Depression: Is There a Link?
The journey of motherhood, while joyful, can also come with unexpected challenges. One such challenge is postpartum depression, a condition affecting an estimated 10% of new mothers. Often, the struggle to nurse or feed a baby due to a lip or tongue-tie...
Torticollis and Tongue Tie: Is There a Connection?
At the Tongue Tie Laser Institute, part of Upbeat Pediatric Dentistry, we understand that oral restrictions and dysfunctions can impact more than just the mouth — they can affect the entire body. One condition that can be linked to tongue tie is torticollis. ...
Debunking the Myth: Weight Gain Doesn’t Rule Out Tongue Ties
At the Tongue Tie Institute we understand the myriad challenges that come with caring for a newborn. Among the many concerns that parents face, ensuring that their baby is gaining weight adequately is often at the forefront. However, it's essential to...
How Maggie, Our Therapy Dog, Comforts Kids During Tongue-Tie Treatments
At the Tongue Tie Institute, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and compassionate approach to care, especially for our youngest patients. Our affiliation with Upbeat Pediatric Dentistry reflects our commitment to innovative and comforting treatment...
What to Expect During Tongue-Tie Laser Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide
Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition where the lingual frenulum (the strip of tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is shorter or thicker than usual. This condition can restrict tongue movement, affecting breastfeeding, speech, and oral...