{"id":160,"date":"2023-10-19T09:17:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T09:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=160"},"modified":"2023-11-18T09:18:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T09:18:16","slug":"how-lip-ties-affect-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/19\/how-lip-ties-affect-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Lip Tie Affect Your Toddler?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to your child\u2019s oral health, you likely focus on the obvious. Maybe you monitor your little one for tooth pain, cavities, or gingivitis. That said, it\u2019s wise to watch out for lip ties<\/a> as well. How they affect little kids can lead to severe problems. Therefore, such a tie may warrant professional dental care. Luckily enough, your Dallas pediatric dentist is here with advice. Read on to learn how lip ties affect toddlers and how best to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are Lip Ties?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, a lip tie is a particular kind of oral issue. It occurs at or before birth due to largely genetic factors. Therefore, it doesn\u2019t stem from lifestyle choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More specifically, a lip tie is when the upper lip\u2019s skin attaches to the gums. It develops when certain soft tissues don\u2019t fade during pregnancy. When said tissues persist, they can keep a child\u2019s lips from moving properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do They Affect Toddlers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Overall, you may think a lip tie isn\u2019t a big deal. It can even seem trivial compared to other conditions. Truthfully, though, leaving a lip tie alone may harm your toddler\u2019s oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, a lip tie can interfere with a child\u2019s eating. It could easily prevent your tot from chewing age-appropriate solid foods. Similarly, a tie might cause your child to gag, choke, or vomit on meals. Some cases even lead to acid reflux symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given these facts, an untreated lip tie may result in weaker teeth. If a child can\u2019t eat calcium-rich foods, their enamel will suffer. Meanwhile, acid reflux exposes a smile to tooth-eroding acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Treat Lip Ties?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, it\u2019s possible to treat lip ties effectively. You just need to visit a good pediatric dentist. With their help, your toddler\u2019s dilemma will be easily solved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In particular, a dentist could address a lip tie with a frenectomy. This option uses a dental laser to cut skin between the lip and the gums. As a bonus, it\u2019s also a painless procedure. The dental team will numb your toddler\u2019s mouth beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At times, lip ties affect toddlers in harmful ways. To stay safe, talk to a pediatric dentist about possible treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stroud Pediatric Dentistry<\/em><\/a> is based in Willow Park, TX.<\/em> Led by <\/em>Drs. Casey Stroud<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Michael Ball<\/em><\/a>, our practice gives kids the best smiles possible. To that end, we offer preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments, as well as dental sedation options. Our team is also well-equipped to help child patients with special needs. If you\u2019d like more details or to book a visit, reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (817)-441-2425<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to your child\u2019s oral health, you likely focus on the obvious. Maybe you monitor your little one for tooth pain, cavities, or gingivitis. That said, it\u2019s wise to watch out for lip ties as well. How they affect little kids can lead to severe problems. Therefore, such a tie may warrant professional […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow Lip Ties Affect Toddlers | Stroud Pediatric Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you want to know how lip ties affect toddlers? 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