{"id":695,"date":"2025-03-07T22:46:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T22:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/blog\/?p=695"},"modified":"2025-05-20T12:27:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:27:03","slug":"still-tied-down-what-to-know-about-adult-lip-tongue-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tadmorgandds.com\/blog\/still-tied-down-what-to-know-about-adult-lip-tongue-ties\/","title":{"rendered":"Still Tied Down? What to Know About Adult Lip & Tongue-Ties"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lip and tongue-ties are often associated with infants, especially during breastfeeding struggles. But did you know these conditions can stick around into adulthood and still cause problems? If you’re dealing with speech issues, jaw pain, or poor sleep, a lip or tongue-tie<\/a> might be the culprit you didn\u2019t know you’ve been living with. Continue reading to learn what adults should know about these often-overlooked conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Lip and Tongue-Ties?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lip-tie happens when the band of tissue (called a frenulum) connecting your upper lip to your gums is too tight or thick. A tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia, occurs when the tissue under your tongue restricts movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In babies, these issues can interfere with nursing, but in adults, the impact may show up in many surprising ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Know If You Have a Lip or Tongue-Tie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many adults have mild lip or tongue-ties and never know it. But others experience chronic symptoms like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n