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 This is old, outdated information.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!
Yesterday I took my daughter for her 4 year well visit and preschool physical. I had a great experience. I saw Valerie at the Oak Brook office. She answered all of my questions and did a through physical. In addition, recommend some things to incorporate to better my daughters digestion.
We love Victoria. She listens to any concerns or questions, doesn’t push any agendas, cares for our baby gently with confidence, patience, and respect. I recommend well rooted to any parents looking for a natural professional care for their babies.
We are new patients here and had a wonderful first experience. Everyone in the office was so kind and friendly. Valerie was amazing with our daughter, very helpful and genuine in fielding all of our questions, and provided us with great resources. I am grateful for their whole child approach. So happy to have found this pediatric team!
Our family loves Jessica and her whole practice. We feel well cared for, seen and heard! In this day and age of quick doctor visits and high costs of care, the care we receive here is integral to wellness.
We absolutely loved this place. Everybody was very nice and accommodating. Viktoria took her time to listen all our concerns and respond to all our questions. She did so well in explaining everything. The facility is very clean and nice. It was pleasure visiting this office.
