Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Consequences of having a Tongue Tie: For Children



There are several consequences that patients experience when they or infant of theirs has a tongue tie. TongueTie.net is a wonderful resource for patients who struggle daily with an untreated tongue tie. As stated on their website, they are 'Dispelling the myths and revealing the facts about this little-understood condition'.
 
This excerpt below has been taken from TongueTie.net and is on the consequences of untreated tongue tie in children.

Children with a tongue tie have to contend with difficulties which may only be discovered as they grow older. These can include:
  • Inability to chew age appropriate solid foods
  • Gagging, choking or vomiting foods
  • Persisting food fads
  • Difficulties related to dental hygiene
  • Persistence of dribbling
  • Delayed development of speech
  • Deterioration in speech
  • Behaviour problems
  • Dental problems starting to appear
  • Loss of self confidence because they feel and sound ‘different’
  • Strong, incorrect habits of compensation being acquired

To read the full posting regarding tongue tie consequences, please visit TongueTie.net
 
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