09/09/2024
I’m seeing an increasing number of parents who are concerned that their child may have a tongue tie. It is a hugely controversial topic and one that is quite polarising amongst paediatric health professionals.
Tongue ties didn’t just randomly develop in the last few decades. They’ve been around since the beginning of mankind. However, the diagnoses of tongue ties have exploded in the last few decades, which has led to an exponential number of frenotomies being performed globally. Some of these frenotomies are not done under the correct conditions, which often leads to failure of the procedure, worsening of symptoms and emotional trauma.
It’s crucial that your/your child’s tongue tie is diagnosed correctly, and that you get the correct advice for pre- and post-operative care. Bodywork and/or myofunctional therapy are imperative to the success of the treatment.
When the protocol is followed and the tongue is released adequately, the impact on one’s overall quality of life can be groundbreaking. We’ve seen and treated countless babies who were once unable to latch, able to breastfeed beautifully and comfortably. We’ve had mouth-breathing children learn to nasal breathe and sleep better.
The reality is, that the treatment can be hugely effective, but there is a time and a place for it. Just because a tongue tie is present, doesn’t mean it necessarily has to be treated.
Swipe through to learn about what tongue ties are, their symptoms, and how we can help treat them.
