{"id":176,"date":"2026-07-31T18:25:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T18:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toothclues.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2026-07-31T18:25:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T18:25:57","slug":"what-causes-lip-and-tongue-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toothclues.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/31\/what-causes-lip-and-tongue-ties\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Oral Restrictions Such as Lip & Tongue Ties?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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More parents are becoming familiar with what lip and tongue ties are by the day because they are being diagnosed at a higher rate than ever before. While the issue and treatment, called frenectomies<\/a>, are not new, many parents find themselves researching the issue to learn more about the adverse effects and symptoms to look out for. Read on to learn more about lip and tongue ties and what causes them to develop in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Lip Tie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lip tie is a condition that restricts the mobility of either the upper or lower lip due to a small piece of tissue, called a frenulum. This is the strip of tissue that connects the lips to the gums, helping babies create suction to nurse and bottle feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Tongue Tie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tongue tie is a condition that prevents the full movement of the tongue caused by a restricted frenulum. When the strip of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too long or too thick, it can be difficult for babies and children to feed, pronounce certain words when they get older, or even sleep soundly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Oral Restrictions in Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research has shown that one of the most significant factors in the development of lip and tongue restrictions is genetics. Chances are, if a parent has a lip or tongue tie, their child will too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When left untreated, lip and tongue ties can lead to a variety of concerns in infants and children, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n