{"id":19,"date":"2019-01-13T17:34:19","date_gmt":"2019-01-13T17:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tonguetiecork.ie\/wp\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2025-11-10T15:56:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T15:56:10","slug":"tongue-tie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tonguetiecork.ie\/?page_id=19","title":{"rendered":"TONGUE TIE"},"content":{"rendered":"

BOOK ONLINE<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

WHAT IS TONGUE TIE?<\/h3>\n
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A tongue tie is a membrane that is too tight under the tongue called a frenulum, this tight membrane can restrict tongue movement, and anchor the tongue down to the floor of the mouth, this can lead to breastfeeding difficulties as well as bottle-feeding issues such as bloating, discomfort, colic, reflux, leaking during feeds at corners of the mouth.<\/p>\n

Tongue tie can affect as many as 10% of babies born, maybe more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Anterior tongue tie<\/h3>\n

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Posterior Tongue tie<\/h3>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>SYMPTOMS<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (Baby) \u00a0Difficulty latching<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Small or narrow latch
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Constant feeds<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fussing\/ Colic
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clicking sound during feeds, breast and bottle
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Irritated \/windiness
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Seems unsatisfied after feed
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gumming or chomping on the nipple \/ or bottle<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Leaking milk from mouth during feeds
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gasping, coughing when milk comes
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Slow weight gain (but not always)<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0When breastfeeding:\u00a0 Nipple damage
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Painful feeds
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Blanched or ‘lipstick’ shape
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Blocked ducts
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mastitis, Recurring candida<\/p>\n

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ASSESSMENT<\/b><\/p>\n

An assessment is done by evaluating the following:<\/span>
<\/span>Assessing how the baby latches and feeds (breastfeeds or bottle feeds): narrow latch, clicking, dribbling, suck-swallow-breath. <\/span>Examining inside the baby’s mouth, which may identify many problems such as oral thrush, lip tie etc. <\/span>Examining the frenulum under the tongue and its effect on tongue mobility and tongue function.<\/span>
<\/span>Evaluating the tongues movement, lift, restriction, cupping and extension.<\/span>
<\/span>We also weigh the baby and calculate the baby’s present rate on growth percentile.<\/span>
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<\/span>PROCEDURE<\/b><\/p>\n

If there is clear evidence that there is a tongue tie causing difficulty, we will offer to release it. \u00a0We will explain the procedure, and if you would like to go ahead with the tongue tie release, we will ask you to sign a consent form.<\/span><\/p>\n

First, the baby is swaddled, then the tight membrane under the tongue, known as the frenulum, is snipped. This is called a tongue tie release, or frenotomy. This minimally invasive procedure takes seconds, and there may be just a few drops of blood, which usually stops as soon as the baby is comforted, or by compression with a sterile gauze.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Often, there is an immediate improvement with breastfeeding, latch, suck, and relief in nipple pain and bottle fed babies often feed more easily, without tiring so quickly. In other cases, improvements can be more gradual, from 3-4 days to a few weeks later.<\/span>
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RISKS<\/b><\/p>\n

The risks associated with this minor surgical procedure are rare but as with any surgical procedure, risks exist. A small amount of bleeding is expected, however heavy bleeding is rare (approx 1 in 3000 – 5000) In which case a transfer to hospital may be required.<\/p>\n

Risk of injury to surrounding structures such as nerves, vessels, tissue or glands is also very rare. Lastly, risks of a localised infection are also very rare: 1 in 10,000 <\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>AFTER THE PROCEDURE<\/b>
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<\/span>We encourage suck exercises and gentle tongue lifting \u00a0to encourage optimum tongue function and reduce the risk of reattachment. This is done in a very gentle and kind way, and should not upset the baby at all, if the baby is upset you should stop and sooth him or her. <\/span>Bottle-fed babies will be shown up-right paced feeding for babies comfort.\u00a0 <\/span>You will receive an individual plan regarding feeding, latch and follow up care. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n


FOLLOW UP & REVIEW<\/b><\/p>\n

Deirdre will follow up the day after the procedure with a telephone consultation to answer questions and give any necessary tips. She will review again with a follow up consultation one week post-procedure, to assess the healing, avoid reattachment, review weight gain and improve feeding \/ breastfeeding results.<\/span>
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<\/span>The Tongue Tie Cork clinic is ideally located and easy to find just 4 minutes from CUMH at Victoria Cross. Free Parking outside the door, on the street and in the underground carpark opposite the clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n

APPOINTMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

All appointments take place at Tongue Tie Cork, Millview Road, Victoria Cross, Cork City. \u00a0Appointments for babies 0-16 weeks can be made online by following this link\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

BOOK ONLINE<\/a><\/span>
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Tongue Tie Cork
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Millview Road, Victoria Cross, Cork City<\/p>\n

Contact Deirdre on 083 8669209<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

See below for useful links:<\/p>\n

ATP<\/a><\/p>\n

Tongue Tie Net<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr Jack Newman<\/a><\/p>\n

Cork Children’s Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n

HSE Tongue Tie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Tongue Tie Cork treat babies from 0-16 weeks of age. For babies that are older than 16 weeks of age please see the following recommended website: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Tongue Tie Centre<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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