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Tongue Ties

Writer's picture: Dr. Katherine MelotDr. Katherine Melot

👅TONGUE TIES👅​​​​

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Tongue ties occur when the thin tissue under baby's tongue restricts movement of the tongue​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​The small membrane on the bottom of the tongue connects all the way down to the big toe! This is why babies struggling with oral restrictions often present with tension​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​If you suspect your child has a tongue tie - we recommend contacting a lactation consultant first to asses whether there is a true tongue tie that could need a revision by a pediatric dentist. ​Infants with tongue ties are not able to latch as deeply, could have problems creating negative pressure to draw milk out, or are not using tongue correctly to breast feed​​​​​​​​.

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Pediatric chiropractic care cannot make tongue ties disappear but it can help decrease restriction and tension throughout the body​​​​​​​. Getting pediatric chiropractic care after tongue tie revisions is essential to support healing, remove body tension, and promote proper biomechanics


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