Lip and Tongue Ties

Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue tie, is a congenital condition that can affect infants and children. There are two different types of tongue tie that can make feeding problematic for infants and young children. Similar to tongue ties, lip ties can also be the cause of feeding difficulties for infants.

Upper lip tie forms from a tight maxillary or labial frenum and can cause infants to have difficulty latching, because it limits the upper lip’s movement.