{"id":12,"date":"2024-08-18T17:38:15","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T17:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phillytonguetie.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2024-09-15T17:41:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T17:41:53","slug":"dental-difficulty-how-does-my-toddlers-lip-tie-affect-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phillytonguetie.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/18\/dental-difficulty-how-does-my-toddlers-lip-tie-affect-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Difficulty: How Does My Toddler\u2019s Lip Tie Affect Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Being the parent of a toddler can be as joyful as it is challenging. Whether you\u2019re working on potty training or eating meals with utensils, there are plenty of new skills to develop. However, if your little one has a lip tie<\/a>, their condition can cause unique concerns you need to be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn more about how their oral status can affect their quality of life and what you can do about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Lip Tie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An estimated 5% of children are born with this condition, in which the skin of the upper lip is overly attached to the gums which limits its range of motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can make it difficult for infants to latch during breastfeeding because they can\u2019t create a firm enough suction. They end up swallowing more air, which leads to reflux, gassy tummies, and challenges gaining weight. To make matters worse, if it\u2019s never addressed, it can continue to impact them as they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is a Lip Tie Dangerous to My Toddler\u2019s Dental Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lip tie can detract from your toddler\u2019s oral health in a few different ways, which are outlined in more detail below for your convenience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n