Child's first visit
Tongue tie and lip tie in Kharghar, assessed with care
Plenty of babies have a tongue tie or a lip tie and are never troubled by it. Others struggle to feed, or later to make certain sounds. We look at how the tongue and lip actually move, not just how they look, and tell you plainly whether anything needs doing.
Function first, because a tie only matters when it gets in the way.
- Always
- Parents stay in the room, from hello to goodbye
Signs worth getting checked
A tie on its own is not a problem. These are the things that make parents look closer.
A shallow or painful latch, or clicking sounds during feeds.
Long, tiring feeds where your baby falls asleep at the breast or bottle without feeding well.
A tongue that will not lift or stick out, or a heart-shaped tip when it tries.
A lip that barely curls out when feeding, or a band pulling the upper lip to the gum.
A gap that bothers you between the upper front teeth in an older child.
Speech sounds that will not come in a toddler or older child, or trouble licking lips or an ice cream.
What happens at the assessment
Hear your story
We ask about feeding, weight gain, comfort and any speech concerns, and what other professionals have said.
Watch how it moves
Dr. Nupur looks at how the tongue lifts, reaches and moves, and how the upper lip lifts, not only at the tissue.
An honest opinion
We explain what we see and whether it is likely to be affecting feeding or speech, in plain words.
Options, with no pressure
If a release could help, we explain what it involves and how aftercare works. The decision stays with you.
In detail
Tongue tie and lip tie, explained
What are tongue tie and lip tie?
A tongue tie is a short or tight band of tissue under the tongue that can limit how far it moves. A lip tie is a similar band joining the upper lip to the gum above the front teeth.
Many babies have bands like these and feed and speak perfectly well. How tight a band looks is not the whole story, which is why we judge how the tongue and lip work.
When does a tie need treatment?
We suggest a release only when a tie is genuinely getting in the way, for example feeding that is not working despite good support, or speech or eating difficulties in an older child.
We are happy to work alongside your lactation consultant, pediatrician or speech therapist, because feeding and speech problems often have more than one cause.
Caring for your baby after a release
If a release is done, we give you written aftercare. In general:
- Follow the stretching or exercise routine we show you, as instructed.
- Expect some fussiness and a white or yellow patch as the area heals. This is normal.
- Keep feeding on demand, and use the pain relief your pediatrician recommends.
- Call us if bleeding, a fever or poor feeding worries you.
Questions, answered
If yours is not here, call the clinic and ask. Nothing about a child’s teeth or comfort is too small to check.
Call +91 96190 00971Does every tongue tie need to be released?
No. Many cause no trouble at all. We look at how the tongue moves and how feeding or speech is going, and only suggest a release when the tie is genuinely getting in the way.
How do I know if my baby has a tongue tie?
It can be hard to tell by looking, which is why a professional assessment looks at function as well. Feeding difficulties, a tongue that will not lift or poke out, and a heart-shaped tip are common clues.
Can a tongue tie affect speech?
Sometimes, for certain sounds, though many children with a tie speak clearly and many speech delays have other causes. A speech therapist and we can look at it together.
Is a lip tie always a problem?
No. A band under the upper lip is normal in all babies, and it often loosens as the face grows. It is only a concern if it clearly limits the lip or is affecting feeding.
Can older children be assessed too?
Yes. If you have noticed trouble with speech, eating or a gap between the front teeth, come in and we will take a look.