Gentle Solutions for Tongue Tie and Better Oral Health
Selecting a trusted Pediatric Dentist in Bellevue is of utmost care for your child’s oral health. And at Little Harpeth Children’s Dentistry, families get the gentle, child-specific care they need. One condition I frequently get questions about from parents is what a tongue tie, is. Knowing about this condition and seeking timely care can make a difference in your child’s development. A tongue tie is when the thin piece of tissue (the lingual frenulum) that lies underneath a baby’s tongue is tight or too short, preventing normal movement of their tongue. This disorder may occur in babies, children and even adolescents. Infants with tongue tie might experience problems when breast feeding, resulting in challenges for both infant and mother. In children, untreated cases may lead to speech difficulties, eating certain foods is not possible or oral hygiene issues. Early treatment of tongue tie requires the expertise of a Pediatric Dentist in Bellevue . At Little Harpeth...