{"id":222,"date":"2023-10-18T20:30:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T20:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=222"},"modified":"2023-11-24T20:44:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T20:44:49","slug":"will-a-childs-tongue-tie-go-away-on-its-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/18\/will-a-childs-tongue-tie-go-away-on-its-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Can My Child\u2019s Tongue Tie Go Away On Its Own?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When discovering that your child has a lip or tongue tie, you might be a bit taken aback at first. This is especially true if you do not discover that it is posing a problem until they are a bit older. Will a child\u2019s tongue tie go away on its own? Find out why it\u2019s better to see a pediatric dentist for help sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Should Lip and Tongue Ties Be Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No parent wants to see their child undergo any type of procedure. Unfortunately, when it comes to lip and tongue ties, these are not conditions that children just grow out of. They require minor surgery to fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason it\u2019s not something you can just hope will go away is that these restricted tissues are tight. They reduce the amount of oral movement a child can have, limiting their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and smile confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forgoing treatment will only increase your child\u2019s risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and even accidental damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By choosing to see a professional who can help, you will notice a dramatic difference in the way your little one interacts with you and\/or their friends while at school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Kind of Problems Can Occur Without Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although most children undergo treatment for a lip or tongue tie during infancy, the problems may not manifest until a child is a bit older. No matter the situation or age, children can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n