Posterior tongue tie question

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Ds has already had his snipped once. I think it's grown back but am having problems getting referred again.

If a tongue tie isn't snipped and is just left, does it cause any other issues later in life, or is it just breastfeeding it affects?

Tia

I think it depends on how bad it is, it can cause problems with solids and speech but on the other hand there are people that get by just fine without it ever being detected.

I think it depends on how bad it is, it can cause problems with solids and speech but on the other hand there are people that get by just fine without it ever being detected.

I recall 2.5% as the number of babies with a tongue tie that has any noticeable affect, but this covers all types and untreated.
My ds's regrew a bit but we decided not to go back as he was a little older and the bf pain had significantly reduced.

If it were me I'd be asking if his weight gain and feeding are ok.

Yes, it can do.

DS1's went undiagnosed until he was about 5yo. His ties have resulted in a high palate and he has suffered various problems as a result including gastric problems, sleep issues including bouts of apnoea, congestion/noise/hearing loss, mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, dental issues and distortion of his orofacial structure. He also had a problem with his neck, possibly related to the tension in the tie, which had a knock on effect on his hips and ankles.

He has had two revisions and is now 8yo and has been undergoing orthodontic treatment to expand his palate and create enough room for all his adult teeth. The combination of revision and orthodontics has removed all the problems he was having, as well as some osteopathy which has been done by the dentist who is also qualified as an osteopath.

However, not everyone with a tongue tie will suffer all these problems, but you should be aware that these are some of the possible consequences of untreated ties. As well as speech problems, which luckily ds1 didn't have.

Ask to join the tongue tie babies support group on Facebook. You will find lots of knowledge and experience on there.

Wow, thanks for posting. Glad your ds' issues have been resolved. I think I'll keep pushing for someone to take a look. Feeding has never been painful for me but not very efficient or great for him. I don't want to get him cut unnecessarily but also don't want to just leave it if there could be issues.

Where are you based?

York

Is going private an option? John Roberts at the Cote Royd Dental Practice in Huddersfield did ds1's 2nd revision (ie the one that was done properly!!). He trained with Dr Kotlow and would be able to assess your ds's tongue function and revise again if necessary.

How old is your ds? Last I heard, he was only doing under 1s and over 6s.

I'm now in the process of being referred (I hope) to Mr Whitfield (sp?) in York. Ds is 5 months . I will see what happens here.

How much is going private, if you don't mind me asking?

I remember it was around £50 for the consultation, £250 for the procedure (done with laser, and also revising a lip tie which most other providers won't do) and £50 for cranial osteopathy after the revision which is optional, but recommended.

We drove a 400 mile round trip to see someone who knew what they were doing after the first revision by an "expert" wasn't done right. He snipped the anterior tie, but left the posterior one.