Symptoms of Tongue-Tied infants , children & adults

Discovering whether your baby, yourself, or other family members may be affected by tongue/lip-tie involves recognizing various signs and symptoms. 

Here's a comprehensive list to help you identify potential issues, prior to seeking a professional:

Baby's Signs of Tongue/Lip-Tie:

- Difficulty Establishing or Maintaining a Deep Latch

- Biting Down on Breast, Especially during Letdown

- Choking/Gagging on Milk

- Chomping/Piston Motion with Jaw

- Clicking or Popping Noises

- Cheek Dimpling (should be rounded)

- Frustration at Breast

- Frequent Feeds (more than 12 in 24 hours may need assessment)

- Extended Feeds Lasting Over 30 Minutes on Average

- Maternal Discomfort or Nipple Damage While Nursing

- Misshapen Nipple After Feeding

- Nipple Vasospasms

- Popping On/Off Breast (Not Distracted)

- Easily Tiring or Falling Asleep at Breast

- Inability to Maintain a Deep Latch

Mothers Symptoms of a Tongue/Lip-Tied Baby:

- Cracked or Bleeding Nipples

- Low Milk Supply

- Nipple Pain during Nursing

- Pinched or Lipstick-Shaped Nipples after Nursing

- Overactive Let-down

- Breast Pain

- Painful Oversupply

- Recurrent Plugged Ducts, Blisters/Blebs, Mastitis

- Recurrent Thrush

- Vasospasms

Baby's Symptoms of a Tongue/Lip-Tie:

- Breast Refusal or Bottle Preference

- Inability to Hold Pacifier in Mouth

- Colic, Irritability, or Reflux-Like Symptoms

- Constant Need for Holding/Seems Overstimulated

- Difficulty Latching/Insecure Latch

- Dislike for Carseats or Swings/Bouncers

- Dislike for Tummy Time

- Disrupted Sleep

- Gassy Baby/Difficulty Passing Gas

- Heart-Shaped Tongue

- Leaking Milk While Eating

- Lip Blisters

- Open Mouth Posture and Drooling

- Poor Weight Gain/Excessive Weight Gain

- Tension in Body

Adult/Sibling Symptoms of a Tongue/Lip-Tie:

- Allergies/Asthma

- Bad Breath

- Cavities or Oral Decay

- Choking on Liquids or Certain Textures of Food

- Chronic Tension in Neck, Back, or Jaw (TMJ)

- Crowded Teeth/Need for Braces

- Difficulty Eating Comfortably

- Difficulty with Kissing

- Headaches/Migraines

- Mouth Breathing

- Obstructive Sleep Apnea

- Recessed Gums with Age

- Recessed Jaw/Chin

- Reflux/Digestive Concerns

- Speech Issues

Understanding these signs can aid in identifying and addressing potential tongue-tie concerns for better overall well-being.

If you have an infant that meets this criteria, reach out to me today for an in-home or in-office assessment. I can assist with identification, breast-feeding, bottlefeeding, and sleep. If your baby requires a tongue and lip tie revision, you can schedule with my partner Dentist in his Cleveland office, Monday-Thursday. We also offer laser revisions in the Ahava Midwifery Cuyahoga Falls office two Fridays each month.

If you prefer, I can refer you to other trusted dentists in the area that specialize in laser revision of tongue and lip tied infants. I will then be happy to work with you post revision to ensure proper healing and full restoration of proper infant  feeding, weight gain and sleep.