Tongue Tie Specialist in New Braunfels, TX
Signs and Symptoms of
Tongue Ties & Lip ties
While these symptoms are common in babies and their mothers, they can also be caused by other feeding challenges and factors, not just tongue ties.
For Babies/Toddlers:
- Clicking noise during feeding, indicating loss of suction
- Long, exhausting feeds
- Milk leaking from the sides of the mouth due to poor latch
- Air intake causing reflux, colic, and gas pain
- Coughing or gagging during feeds
- Snoring, mouth breathing, or frequent waking due to low tongue posture
- Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or managing food, liquids, and saliva
For Mothers:
- Painful, damaged nipples from a shallow latch
- Long feeding sessions
- Plugged ducts or mastitis from incomplete breast drainage
- Decreased milk supply)
- Depression
- Emotional exhausting while breastfeeding
- Cluster feedings and baby falls asleep often
When newborns have a tongue tie that impacts their ability to breastfeed, it leads to poor nutrition for the baby and pain for the mother.
What Is a Tongue Tie?
A tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition where the strip of the skin that connects the baby's tongue to the floor of the mouth is shorter than it should be. This restricts tongue movement and can cause serious issues, especially if you don't reach out to a tongue tie specialist in New Braunfels, TX. We'd be happy to explain more when you reach out to us.
What Is a Lip Tie?
In about 5-10% of babies, the tongue doesn’t fully separate from the floor of the mouth during pregnancy. This results in tongue tie (or ankyloglossia), where the lingual frenulum is shorter or tighter than normal. The thickness, elasticity, and position of the frenulum can vary. In severe cases, it may tether the tongue tip to the floor of the mouth, restricting its movement and causing problems with oral functions.
How Does Tongue Tie Affect Breast and Bottle Feeding?
For infants, the tongue needs to move freely to create suction during breastfeeding or bottle feeding. The front part of the tongue cups around the breast or nipple, while the back part creates a suction to draw milk out. A tongue tie can limit this movement, making it difficult for the baby to latch, feed effectively, or gain enough nutrition.
We have helped so many mom's relieve issues they may be having:
Our team of experts has extensive experience when it comes to providing effective care to address this condition. We will offer precise diagnosis and treatment options, which ensures a more comfortable experience for the mother and baby. To start, we will provide a comprehensive evaluation of your baby's oral structure to accurately diagnose the presence and severity of the tongue tie. We will consider all symptoms and then provide comprehensive, tailored solutions to accurately treat the tongue tie.
At New Braunfels Pediatric Dental Associates Dentistry for Children, we are dedicated to providing high-quality solutions for tongue ties. We provide personalized and gentle care to your baby, keeping them as comfortable as possible throughout the process. We will be happy to support you from the initial consultation to post-procedure care. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our team. Your baby deserves the best start in life, and we are here to help. We look forward to meeting you soon!
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