Many babies with tongue-ties also have other associated musculoskeletal issues. The functionality of sucking and swallowing begins long before birth. Therefore, many babies have established compensation patterns for inadequate tongue function.

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The diagnosis of a tongue-tie should be based on functional assessment as well as physical appearance. It’s important to ascertain how the presence of a tie is affecting feeding and comfort levels. Tongue-tie issues are equally as important in both the breast and bottle fed baby.

Tongue dysfunction and inadequate latching have implications whether you are breast or bottle fed. A baby gaining weight adequately does not negate the issues that a tongue-tie can create.

“Body work” may be carried out by a number of different professions where the practitioner has additional training and experience in paediatric musculoskeletal health.

We believe that when treating babies with tongue-tie complications it is equally as important to examine and assess inside as well as outside of the mouth. The tongue, palate, jaw and neck are all important structures to assess and treat as necessary.

Practitioners working with babies post revision will give advice on exercises and home care which will help functional healing.