Cleveland Tongue-Tie Center Blog

After your little bundle of joy arrives, most parents count fingers and toes, but you probably don’t examine their mouth to look for a lip or tongue tie. However, 4-11% of infants are born with a tethered lip or tongue. Often, the issue isn’t detected until certain complications occur, like difficulty feeding or speech delays. The longer the tissue remains in place, the more it can affect your infant’s wellness and development. Here’s how to spot the signs of tongue or lip abnormalities. 

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One of the most intimate and beautiful ways of bonding with your baby is through breastfeeding. However, for many women, the process can be difficult, defeating, and even painful, leaving some individuals to feel as if they’re doing it wrong or “not good enough.” The reality is that while breastfeeding is not for every woman, it can be a positive experience for those who choose to pursue it. If your baby is struggling to latch, here are four helpful tips to make the process easier for you and your little one.

If you’re like most people, the notion of proper tongue placement sounds like a foreign concept. After all, you’ve never paid much attention to where this muscle rests inside your mouth, right? While it might not seem to matter, the truth is that its position can have a positive or negative impact on your oral and overall health. Keep reading to discover why the placement of your tongue matters and why seeking professional help for a tongue-tie can help to improve your oral mobility and prevent worsening problems.  

You’re overjoyed at the realization of being a new parent. You want to do everything you can to make sure your baby is properly cared for; however, you discover that nursing is challenging, and you don’t know why. After doing some research, you begin to learn about lip and tongue-ties and a procedure known as a frenectomy to treat it. However, the information provided is causing more fear and uncertainty than comfort. With so much misinformation available on the internet these days, a trusted lip and tongue-tie expert is here to dispel three common myths so that you can feel confident getting your baby the care they need.  

Every year, thousands of children are born with lip and tongue ties, meaning that they’ll face a list of challenges later in life involving oral functionality. However, there is hope—and it comes in the form of a frenectomy, which is the go-to solution for addressing these types of issues. And as dental technology continues to evolve, the way in which dental professionals can solve problems continues to become easier for all parties involved. With that in mind, here’s a closer look at how laser frenectomies make the entire process a piece of cake and limit the likelihood of healing complications.

The mouth is an essential component that must work correctly if a person is to speak clearly and eat effectively. The coordination and movement of the tongue, lips, and other facial muscles need to work properly, so when difficulties arise, it can make daily life much more difficult. But what is the difference between speech therapy and orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT)? To find out which type of treatment you or your child needs, read on to hear from a dentist who will explain.

When it comes to oral health, there are several different structures inside the mouth that all contribute toward keeping things healthy and functional. However, certain conditions that might not always seem serious can sometimes cause problems if they aren’t identified and treated. One of these conditions is called a lip tie; keep reading to learn a little more about this issue and why it’s worth treating, especially in younger children.

It’s natural to have concerns about any type of dental procedure, especially those that your child needs to undergo! But when it comes to an oral frenectomy, you have nothing to worry about; this technique is intended to assist with your child’s budding smile and future oral health, and you’ll be happy to hear that the process and following recovery is quite manageable and straightforward. Keep reading to learn a little more about the frenectomy process and the expected recovery timeline so that you and your little one can head into it with absolute confidence!

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) refer to unusual and compensatory patterns that develop when the normal patterns within the orofacial complex are absent. These atypical movements can cause various disturbances when they become persistent. If you or your child has one, they may eventually need to undergo orofacial myology therapy. Continue reading to learn more about this process and at what age it can be initiated.

Do you ever feel like it takes so much effort to talk? Or your voice can only stay in certain ranges? You may have a tongue-tie. This condition occurs when the string of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too short, tight, or thick. Essentially, your tongue movement is limited due to the abnormal tissue connection. While it’s mostly known to affect babies, there are adults who never got their tongue-tie treated. This can cause various oral function difficulties in their life, including speaking and singing. Read on to learn how it impacts these everyday abilities and how a specialty dentist can help.