{"id":160,"date":"2026-02-13T21:07:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T21:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coralkids.ca\/blog\/?p=160"},"modified":"2026-02-23T21:09:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:09:33","slug":"fix-lip-tongue-tie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coralkids.ca\/blog\/2026\/02\/13\/fix-lip-tongue-tie\/","title":{"rendered":"Will My Child\u2019s Lip or Tongue-Tie Resolve Itself?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some children are born with excessive tissue that restricts the movement of the tongue or lips, which can lead to difficulties feeding and speaking and may set a kid up for a variety of health and quality-of-life issues. Thankfully, your pediatric dentist is trained and equipped to address this issue in a painless and sanitary manner that can help a child remain healthy and live comfortably. Here\u2019s a quick look at what lip and tongue-ties are and why it\u2019s probably necessary to have your family\u2019s dentist resolve them<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Lip and Tongue-Ties?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The frenulum is the band of tissues that helps connect the lip to the jaw or the tongue to the floor of the mouth. The frenulums of some children are especially thick, which can make it difficult for the lips or the tongue to move normally during feeding or speaking. Your child may have a lip or tongue-tie if they exhibit symptoms like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n