Tongue/Lip Tie Treatment

Tethered oral tissues, more commonly known as tongue, lip and buccal ties, are increasingly prevalent in our population.
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Common signs/symptoms of tethered oral tissues include:
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• Reflux, gas, colic
• Clicking sounds when feeding
• Choking when feeding
• Low weight gain
• Extra long and sleepy feeds
• Guming at nipple
• Lip blisters
• Excess drooling
• Arching or pulling off bottle
• Not able to take bottle or pacifier

Chiropractors are in a great position to assess and co-manage tethered oral tissues in practice.

Dr. Tara has additional training in PIPS (pediatric intraoral palate specific) technique which is an assessment and treatment tool for intraoral dysfunction, palate imbalance, TMJD and poor tongue function.

Dealing with restricted oral tissues takes a team based approach and may include comanagement with a dentist trained in tie releases, an orofacial myofunctional therapist, IBCLC (Lactation consultant), osteopath, craniosacral therapist etc.

Book with Dr. Tara Hosie.