Discover how tongue ties can affect your little one's feeding and comfort, with signs like difficulty latching and nursing pain pointing to this common condition. Learn about our gentle, effective laser treatment designed to support your baby's health and well-being, ensuring a smoother breastfeeding journey for both of you.
Experiencing pain during latching or nursing could be a sign your baby is struggling to make a proper connection due to a tongue tie.
Noticing your nipples appear flattened or shaped like a lipstick after feeding is often indicative of a poor latch associated with a tongue tie.
Blistered or sore nipples frequently result from the improper sucking mechanism of a tongue-tied baby.
Any visible damage to the nipples may suggest your baby is having trouble nursing efficiently because of a tongue tie.
A decrease in milk production can occur if your baby, potentially hindered by a tongue tie, is unable to nurse effectively.
Incomplete breast drainage often happens when a baby with a tongue tie cannot nurse thoroughly.
Blocked ducts or mastitis can develop from inconsistent emptying of the breast, possibly due to your baby's compromised nursing from a tongue tie.
Feeling consistently engorged might indicate that your baby, possibly struggling with a tongue tie, isn't able to empty your breasts sufficiently.
Nipple thrush can sometimes be more prevalent if your baby has a tongue tie, as the difficulty in maintaining a proper latch can lead to cracked skin and infection.
A shallow latch can indicate a tongue tie, making feeding inefficient and challenging.
Babies with tongue ties may fall asleep often during feedings due to the extra effort needed to suck.
Frequent sliding or popping off the nipple could be a sign of struggling with a proper latch.
A clicking sound during nursing often means the baby is having trouble maintaining a good seal due to a tongue tie.
Excessive reflux, gas, or spitting up can occur if a baby with a tongue tie swallows air while feeding.
Frequent hiccups in babies may be related to the inefficient sucking and swallowing caused by a tongue tie.
Nasal congestion in babies without cold symptoms might be linked to the compensatory breathing from feeding difficulties.
Snoring or noisy breathing in infants can be a symptom of restricted tongue movement affecting airway management.
Needing to feed more often than typical might indicate your baby isn't able to feed efficiently due to a tongue tie.
Poor weight gain is a significant sign that a tongue tie may be affecting your baby's ability to feed effectively.
Milk dribbling from the mouth during feeds can signal a struggle with controlling the flow due to a tongue tie.
A consistently frustrated or colicky baby may be experiencing discomfort from the challenges associated with a tongue tie.
The strand of tissue shaped like a cord (lingual frenulum), that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth, can sometimes be too short, causing a restriction in movement and strength of the tongue.
Although most of the time the tight frenulum is easy to see and identify, sometimes the tight cord is underneath the skin causing a submucosal or posterior tongue-tie.
This restriction can result in a poor latch, nipple pain, and other complication with breastfeeding. Aside from nursing, a tied tongue has been linked to other issues during the child’s development from infancy to adulthood.
A professional assessment by specialists to determine the treatment path, ensuring a personalized approach to care.
Procedure options tailored to individual needs, possibly complemented by therapy, to effectively address the condition.
Active rehabilitation focusing on oral muscle retraining and strength, enhancing functional outcomes and well-being.
Ongoing assistance from therapists and doctors to ensure lasting results, providing peace of mind and continuous improvement.
Our team is specialty trained in frenectomies and functional frenuloplasties for infants, children, and adults using the state-of-the-art LightScalpel CO2 Laser. Come to Atlanta’s one and only Tongue-tie Center and get your release done right with our state-of-the-art CO2 laser and our team of certified professionals.
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