Everyone knows that newborn babies often experience various conditions, such as jaundice and short tongue bands, which are quite common. But if these situations occur, there is no need to worry too much. But the specific solution needs to be based on the doctor's guidance. So, should the baby's tongue strap be cut short?
A short tongue band in babies may be caused by congenital developmental abnormalities. Whether to cut or not depends on the doctor's judgment. When babies have underdeveloped frenulum during infancy, it can lead to a pulling sensation on the tip of the tongue when extending it, as well as difficulty in lifting the tip of the tongue and unclear rolling sounds. If there is excessive adhesion, it is necessary to perform surgery on the lingual frenulum. Often, postoperative attention should be paid to correcting pronunciation, and then anti-inflammatory drugs should be used in combination to reduce inflammation. And it is necessary to pay attention to oral hygiene and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to enhance physical fitness.
In daily life, if a baby experiences the following situations, mothers need to pay special attention: (1) the baby's tongue cannot be extended or even extended beyond the lips; (2) When the baby's tongue tip appears forked or has a "W" shape; (3) If the baby's tongue tip cannot reach the gums, or cannot reach the upper jaw, or the tongue cannot move flexibly in the mouth, parents need to pay attention to the situation where the baby's tongue strap is too short.
In summary, when a baby experiences a short tongue strap, it is important to detect and resolve it as early as possible. Moreover, this surgical procedure is relatively simple and risk-free. If it appears a few weeks after the baby's birth, it often only requires surface anesthesia and cutting the mucous membrane of the frenulum with small scissors.
