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When a baby STRUGGLES to BREASTFEED, usually a TONGUE-TIE isn't the first thing that comes to mind. However, IT SHOULD!! Find out what a TONGUE-TIE is and how to DIAGNOSE it!!
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There are many reasons why mums can find it hard to breastfeed their babies but one reason that is growing in awareness is that of tongue-tie. But what is tongue tie exactly and how do you know if your baby has it? How do you know if tongue tie is affecting your baby’s breastfeeding and what can you do about it?We explore all this including tongue tie release procedures, and what help is available to new mothers below. #babies #parentingtips #babyissues #tonguetie #breastfeedingtips
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If you experience anxiety, digestive issues, constant tiredness, neck and back pain you will want to hear Michelle's story. Tongue-ties have been undiagnosed for the past forty to fifty years. I see many adults with undiagnosed tongue-ties!
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Background The presence of a tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) in an infant may lead to breastfeeding difficulties, but debate continues about which babies should be treated with frenotomy. The Bristol Tongue Assessment Tool (BTAT), a clear and simple evaluation of the severity of tongue-tie, is being used worldwide and translated into different languages. We aimed to produce a simple picture version of the BTAT to aid and enhance consistent assessment of infants with tongue-tie. Methods The…
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In this condition present at birth, a band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth, restricting the range of motion.
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Are you preparing to have your tongue tie released? Our popular blog Tips for Preparing for a Tongue Tie Release is written just for you! Dive in and discover how you can best prepare for your frenectomy! 💡✨
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Margaret Barry• FNTP, CPT, PCES on Instagram: "Part 2 of this series, talking about my experience with a tongue release as an adult!❓❓Question: would you have a knee replacement, and skip the rehabilitative therapy before and after the surgery? I hope not!! Likewise, it is important to undergo preparatory measures ahead of and after a tongue tie release. I believe the preparation I did with the rest of my body and tissues (myofunctional therapy, myofascial release, and cranial work) allowed…
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Each year we meet 100's of clients who have symptoms of tongue ties but think their symptoms are normal. Mouth breathing, speech problems, digestion problems, crooked teeth, tension headaches, picky eating, snoring, sleep apnea and forward head posture are common symptoms with tongue ties. It's never too late to correct a tongue tie. We can help!
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Learn all about tongue tie and its impact on speech in our comprehensive post. Discover causes, symptoms, treatments, and more on this common oral condition.
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A tongue-tie can affect the way an individual eats, speaks, swallows and can interfere with breastfeeding. The first step to determining if your child has a tongue-tie is to visually assess the tongue's appearance and function by using proper positioning, good lighting, and ARK's Z-Vibe®.
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The functional frenuloplasty is a surgical procedure to release a tongue-tie. I like this approach because of the excellent results.
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Frenectomy in Adults - Debug Your Health. Tongue Tie Ankyloglossia MTHFR Mutation
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Today I have a guest post from a mom, Diane Coombs of New Foundland, Canada, who shares her story on breastfeeding a baby with lip and tongue tie. My baby girl is nine months old today! Our breastfeeding relationship got off to a rough start because of an undiagnosed posterior tongue tie and lip tie. The pediatrician in the hospital did not diagnose her, neither did our LC nor family doctor. I was told over and over it was 'poor latch' or thrush or 'lazy feeder.' All were incorrect. Scarlett…
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A tongue-tie is a congenital issue that is present just several weeks after conception. As an embryo grows, initially the tongue and the floor of the mouth are one unit. Normally, the tongue separates from the floor of the mouth. When this does not occur correctly or completely a tongue-tie results. If you suspect that you have a tongue-tie, we are your humans!
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Whether or not you have a tongue tie released there can be long-term effects!
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Is latch painful? Baby not gaining weight well? Struggling with low milk supply? Tongue and lip ties might be to blame. Here's how to tell if your baby has one, and what you should do about it.
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