Craniosacral Therapist
A Craniosacral Therapist is incredibly helpful along with revision/clipping of the lip or tongue tie to help loosen the muscles and fascia that are tight because the tongue or lip tie were present – highly recommended to do both before and after revision/clipping.
Pediatric Dentists
For Oral tongue or Lip Tie Revisions:
- Dr. Jessika Martin
719-231-5568
Thrive Grow Colorado
15455 Gleneagle Dr, Ste 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921 - Dr. Bieneman – Centennial
- Dr. Jesse Witkoff – Denver
- Dr. James Busch – Colorado Springs
- Dr. Stettler and Dr. Saucier – Colorado Springs
- Dr. Jeremy Montrose – Colorado Springs
What is Tongue Tie?
Tongue Tie or ankyloglossia is a condition at birth the restricts the tongue’s range of motion. An unusual short, thick, or tight section of tissue holds the bottom of the tongue’s tip to the floor of the mouth. It has the potential to interfere with breastfeeding. It can also create difficulty sticking out the tongue and can also interfere with how the child eats, speaks, and swallows.
What are the symptoms of being tongue tied?
The symptoms of being tongue or lip tied include:
- Lifting the tongue is difficult.
- Difficulty lifting tongue to upper teeth.
- Trouble sticking out the tongue.
- The tongue is notched or heart-shaped on the end.
Causes of being Tongue Tied
Usually, before birth, the lingual frenulum separates. This allows the tongue free range of motion. When a newborn is tongue-tied the lingual frenulum is still attached to the bottom of the tongue. Why this happens is unknown, all though it has been known to run in families.