Infant Frenectomies in Hackensack, NJ
Does Your Child Have a Lip or Tongue Tie?
Lip and tongue ties are most often identified in infants. In many cases, babies who have these conditions often struggle with breastfeeding. These conditions can result in slow weight gain or even weight loss for the baby. Fortunately, an easy and minimal-risk procedure called a frenectomy can be performed to get rid of a tongue or lip tie.
Tongue ties occur when the membrane under a baby’s tongue, known as the lingual frenulum, restricts tongue mobility. It’s a common defect in infants, but for some, it’s so tight that they can’t fully extend their tongues.
When a newborn has a lip tie, the membrane attaching their upper lip to their upper gums, called the labial frenulum, is exceptionally tight. This affects a baby’s ability to latch properly and effectively during breastfeeding. Lip ties often cause babies to take in excess air, resulting in increased gas and agitation.