Tongue & Lip Ties

Understanding tongue and lip ties, their impact on feeding and speech, and when it's worth seeking an assessment.

Tongue-Ties and Lip-Ties in Babies: What Parents Should Know

Tongue-tie has become a common diagnosis — sometimes too common. Here is a measured, association-backed look at what it is, how it affects feeding and speech, and when an assessment is truly warranted.

6 min readJuly 6, 2026

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