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Jun 12, 2020|Oral Health Topics

Common Breastfeeding Myths

  • FALSE: Tongue-ties do not exist
  • FALSE: Tongue and/or lip-ties will correct themselves
  • FALSE: Breastfeeding is not affected by tongue and/or lip-ties
  • FALSE: Tongue-ties do not cause maternal discomfort
  • FALSE: Tongue-ties will not affect speech
  • FALSE: Revisions of tongue and/or lip-ties must be conducted under general anesthesia
  • FALSE: Children Under 3 months are not old enough for surgical revision
  • FALSE: Colic/reflux in unrelated to tongue-ties
  • FALSE: If an upper lip-tie is released, it will affect the roots of the baby teeth
  • FALSE: Revisions of tongue and/or lip-ties cause damage to nerves and blood vessels
  • FALSE: The upper lip is not important to breastfeeding
Treating Tongue/Lip-Ties

Rather than “clipping” ties, Dr. Mahoney uses a laser that quickly severs the tissue and cauterizes the site, making the procedure and recovery faster and more comfortable. Call and schedule a consultation today!

During the Procedure

The doctor will ask if you would like to be present for the procedure.

If you elect to be present for the procedure, you will be asked to wear protective eyewear, specific to the laser used for treatment. Once complete, if the child is currently breastfed, the doctor and assistant will ask the mother to breastfeed before leaving the office. You will receive a thorough explanation of post-op instructions and a list of recommendations to take home.

Upon Your First Visit, You May Expect the Following
  • A tour of our facility
  • Meet the assistant and doctor who will evaluate your child
  • If your child is an infant, our assistant will weigh your baby
  • The doctor will look and feel in your child’s mouth to detect the presence of a tongue or lip tie

You may be asked:

  • Your baby’s weight gain since birth
  • If tongue and/or lip tie has been observed in either parent
  • How long you have attempted to breastfeed
  • The level of pain or discomfort experienced while breastfeeding

Adults/Children

Symptoms of Tongue & Lip-Tie

Tongue-ties and lip-ties in children and adults are often overlooked conditions that can lead to a myriad of health problems. Did you know there are implications for adolescents and adults with tongue and lip-ties as well? The issues associated with ties do not improve with time, but rather result in even more problems. These problems can impact everything from oral/dental health to social situations and self-esteem.

Children/Adolescents

Children/Adolescents with untreated tongue or lip-ties may experience:

  • Inability to chew age appropriate solid food
  • Gagging, choking, vomiting, drooling
  • Delayed speech development
  • Dental health problems
  • Insufficient development of the palate (narrow archway, etc.)
  • Behavior problems
  • Formation of habits to compensate for tied tongue/lip
Adults

Adults with untreated tongue or lip-ties may experience:

  • Speech impairment (inability to speak clearly, unable to pronounce certain sounds, etc.)
  • Pain, clicking, popping in the jaws
  • Migraines/Headaches
  • Protrusion of lower jaw
  • Effects on social/relationship situations
  • Dental health problems (inflamed gums, increased need for fillings, etc.)
  • Difficulty keeping denture in place
  • Embarrassment of appearance, speech
  • Sleep disordered breathing/sleep apnea
Treating Tongue/Lip-Ties

Rather than “clipping” ties, Dr. Mahoney uses a laser that quickly severs the tissue and cauterizes the site, making the procedure and recovery faster and more comfortable. Call and schedule a consultation today!

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