When it comes to a short tongue strap, many people think that it must be a short tongue, but it's not the case. Tongue strap is a thin film that connects the tongue to the oral cavity, mainly used to fix the position of the tongue. Whether the tongue can move flexibly is closely related to the tongue strap. If the tongue strap is too short, it can affect breastfeeding and speech. So, will the baby's tongue tie become longer?
A newborn baby with a short tongue strap can be observed first and does not need immediate treatment because the baby is still young and anything is possible. Let's first see if this situation will affect the baby's breastfeeding. If it doesn't affect breastfeeding, it generally won't affect pronunciation. As some babies grow older, their tongues become longer and their tongue bands gradually improve, so there is no need to worry.
If the baby's tongue strap is too short and affects normal breastfeeding, it needs to be taken seriously. At this time, you can seek the help of a hospital dentist for surgery to remove the tongue strap. The surgical method is not difficult and can be completed in a few minutes. This surgery is very simple, so generally it does not require anesthesia and there will be no bleeding. After the tongue tie excision surgery, the baby can start breastfeeding immediately.
From the above, it is possible for a baby's tongue tie to grow well. If it does not grow well, undergoing surgery is also a very simple thing. If the baby has not undergone surgery, parents need to observe the baby's condition. If a baby over one year old has unclear pronunciation due to a short tongue strap, they can ask a teacher to correct it or undergo surgery.
