Tongue tie is a condition that affects baby’s ability to breathed normally. This simple little piece of “extra” material, connects the tongue to the jaw in a position that doesn’t allow for proper tongue movement.
When this happens, it can affect baby’s ability to latch and suck. Baby then doesn’t get enough nutrition, which can lead to slow or abnormal development.
If mouth and tongue mobility isn’t improved, this can affect language and cognitive development. Amazing how something so small can affect almost every part of baby’s life.
Here are some of the common symptoms that are caused by tongue tie.
• Constant hunger
• Colic
• Slow or no weight gain
• Fussiness
• Cracked or bleeding nipples
• Decreased milk supply
Tongue tie revision is commonly recommended for this condition. And when that happens, the body must be retrained to function normally again. Pediatric chiropractors can perform specific cranial adjustments to improve issues with a high palate, or a recessed chin (common malformations found in babies with tongue tie).
Your chiropractor can also give specific exercises that you can do with your baby to help with mobility of the tongue. These are usually performed 6 times per day. The exercises you need depend specifically on your baby’s condition.
Your chiropractor also can detect and correct any misalignment’s in the upper cervical vertebrae. These are commonly found after babies due to the trauma of delivery.
Complete help and support for your baby happens with a team of providers that could include, your pediatrician , doula, lactation consultant, and your family chiropractor.
Our providers at Gateway Tucson are the best in the business, helping to serve you and your family so that you can achieve your health goals.