If your pediatrician tells you they’re not a big deal, it’s time to get a new one!
Not all tongue-ties may cause issues, but they could sometimes lead to bigger health problems and definitely need to be addressed.
Causes of concern:
▪️ Abnormal Palate Formation, Airway Obstruction, Sinus Obstruction
▪️ Brain Development, Behavior, Attention, Intelligence, & Psychological Well-Being
▪️ GI Upset
▪️ Speech
▪️ MTHFR Gene Mutation
Many moms and babies suffer with nursing: difficulty latching, difficulties maintaining latch, and not getting enough milk due to decreased tongue movement.
A tongue tie can lead to frustration and fussiness during breastfeeding. Baby may become frustrated due to the inability to feed effectively, leading to frequent feeding disruptions and signs of hunger even after feeding sessions.
Tongue-ties can make breastfeeding physically painful for Moms, too. A poor latch caused by a tongue tie can result in nipple damage, including soreness, cracks, bleeding, or bruising.
At Well-Rooted, when addressing tongue-ties, we consider the underlying causes and address the associated functional disturbances.
We may refer to or consult with speech therapists, lactation consultants, or specialized dentists or chiropractors to develop the best course of treatment depending on the severity of the tie. In some cases, a tongue tie release or frenotomy may be recommended.
⚕️ Find a provider who is knowledgeable. If your child or someone you care about is having issues with sleep apnea, mouth breathing, chronic sinus infections, concentration and attention, poor endurance, unexplained behavioral concerns, breath-related anxiety, and honestly the list just goes on and on – don’t accept “genetics” as the answer. This is old, outdated information. Genetics are not the end all be all. You are predisposed from your genes but not doomed by them.
Knowledge is power. Everything has a root cause.
Give us a call with questions or to make an appointment! ☎️ 815-322-9300
Crystal Lake, IL
We are also beginning to schedule appointments for our second location in Oakbrook opening September 1st!
