Tongue-tie + Lip-tie Treatment/Airway

Understanding Tongue-tie and Lip-tie

Welcome to Star Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, where we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for your child’s dental health needs. We understand that issues like tongue-tie, lip-tie, and airway obstruction can impact your child’s overall well-being. That’s why we offer specialized treatment options to address these concerns with precision and compassion.

Mother’s Symptoms

Painful nursing
Poor latch
Cracked, creased or flattened nipples
Bleeding nipples or lipstick shaped nipples
Poor breast drainage, plugged ducts, engorgement or mastitis
Feeding the baby is a ‘full-time’ job

Tongue and/or lip-tie Baby’s Issues

Poor latch at the breast or bottle
Falls asleep while feeding
Spits up milk often or milk dribbles out when eating
Fussy behavior
Gassy burps
Difficulty gaining weight
Clicking or smacking sounds when eating
Snoring or mouth breathing
Greater than 20 minutes per feeding

Tongue and/or lip-tie Child/Adolescent Issues

Speech delay or impediment
Mouth breathing, snoring or restless sleep
Sleep apnea
Teeth grinding or bruxism
Food impaction in flap area between the gums and lip
Complaints of pain or discomfort when brushing upper front teeth
Recession of the gums
Cavities on upper front teeth
Spacing between upper anterior teeth (diastema)

Tongue-tie and Lip-tie Treatment

Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) and lip-tie occur when the tissue (frenulum) under the tongue or upper lip is too tight or restrictive, limiting movement. These conditions can affect breastfeeding, speech development, and oral hygiene. Our experienced pediatric dentists are skilled in diagnosing and treating tongue-tie and lip-tie using advanced techniques.