{"id":21,"date":"2017-05-18T19:49:20","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T19:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.forbeautifulsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=21"},"modified":"2017-05-18T19:49:58","modified_gmt":"2017-05-18T19:49:58","slug":"tongue-tie-eugene-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forbeautifulsmiles.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/18\/tongue-tie-eugene-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn to the Dentist for Baby\u2019s Tongue Tie in Eugene"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dr.As a new parent, you have a lot on your mind. From babywearing to feeding techniques and other concerns, there\u2019s a lot to learn. But what if your baby is having difficulty feeding at all? That could be a sign of lip\/tongue tie in Eugene. Don\u2019t worry — the conditions is not uncommon in babies. If it is fixed right at birth, the child does not experience the adverse effects of a tight frenum, like difficulty latching onto the nipple, poor nutrition, and slow development. \u00a0But if the lip or tongue tie is not treated right away, it may be a while before the issue is identified.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If your baby is having trouble breastfeeding, it\u2019s time to find out out whether treatment for lip or tongue tie could fix the problem. <\/span>Dr. Ben A. Sutter<\/span><\/a> performs frenectomies at For Beautiful Smiles.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Lip\/Tongue Tie?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A frenum is a bit of tissue that keeps a two parts of the body from getting too far away from each other, like connecting the tongue or the lips to the mouth. It\u2019s an important role — but if a frenum on the lip or tongue is too tight, it restricts movement and makes eating difficult for a baby. Left untreated, lip\/tongue tie can cause delayed development, difficulty speaking, orthodontic issues, low self-esteem, and other problems in older children. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some signs of lip and tongue tie for the baby include:<\/span><\/p>\n