Tongue Tie Baby

Tongue Tie Baby is a specialized healthcare provider located at 510 Pellis Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601, with a phone number of (724) 205-9610 and a website at https://tonguetiebaby.com/. This practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of oral restrictions, specifically tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) and lip-tie, in infants and children. Tongue-tie is a congenital condition where an unusually short, thick, or tight band of tissue (the lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth, restricting the tongue's range of motion. Similarly, a lip-tie can restrict the movement of the upper lip. These conditions can lead to a variety of issues, particularly in infants. Tongue Tie Baby addresses common problems associated with these oral restrictions, including: Breastfeeding Difficulties: Many babies with tongue-tie struggle to latch effectively onto the breast or bottle, leading to shallow, painful latches for the mother, poor milk transfer, clicking sounds during feeding, and inadequate weight gain for the baby. Feeding Challenges (Bottle and Solids): Beyond breastfeeding, tongue-tie can affect bottle feeding and the introduction of solid foods, impacting a baby's ability to suck, swallow, and manipulate food properly. Speech Development: In older children, untreated tongue-tie can interfere with the ability to make certain sounds (e.g., "t," "d," "z," "s," "th," "n," and "l"), potentially leading to speech difficulties. Oral Hygiene and Dental Health: Restricted tongue movement can make it difficult for a child to clear food debris from their teeth, contributing to tooth decay and gum inflammation. Other Oral Activities: It can also affect activities such as licking an ice cream cone, licking lips, or playing wind instruments. Tongue Tie Baby provides comprehensive assessment and intervention. Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination and evaluation of the tongue's appearance and range of motion. While not all tongue ties require intervention, for those causing significant symptoms, treatment often involves a procedure called a frenotomy (or frenulectomy), which is a quick and simple surgical cut to release the frenulum. For thicker or more complex ties, a frenuloplasty might be performed. The goal of these procedures is to improve tongue mobility, thereby alleviating feeding issues, supporting proper oral development, and preventing future complications. The practice likely offers support and guidance to parents, often collaborating with lactation consultants, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care. Their focus is on improving the quality of life for babies and children affected by these oral restrictions, ensuring they can feed, speak, and develop optimally.