Tongue tie in infants

Tongue tie in infants is a common problem, and Dr. Karen Ho of Dentistry on Parkdale in Hamilton, Ontario, provides the diagnosis and treatment of this condition at her office with tongue tie release surgery. She educates parents on what to look for and what can be done to resolve the problem.

What are the signs of tongue tie in infants?

Dr. Karen Ho and her team at Dentistry on Parkdale are well aware of the noticeable signs of tongue tie in infants. If your child has this condition, you will likely see some of the following:

• Difficulty latching on for breastfeeding
• Shallow latch with milk spilling out of the sides of the baby’s mouth
• Difficulty in lifting the tongue to move food around in the mouth
• Clicking sounds when your child is nursing or eating
• Gagging or choking during nursing or eating
• Frequent fussing at the breast, appearing to be in pain while nursing
• A tongue that appears to have a heart shape when sticking out
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Poor weight gain despite frequent feedings
• Excessive drooling

If you think your baby might be tongue-tied, schedule an appointment with Dr. Karen Ho and her team at Dentistry on Parkdale to determine if your child has a tongue tie and needs to have tongue tie release surgery.

Does tongue tie release surgery work?

Parents who have their child come into our office for tongue tie release surgery may be curious about the process and whether or not it will improve their baby’s ability to eat effectively. The treatment is done in just minutes under the care of our team of professionals. The procedure is successful in reducing or eliminating the symptoms of tongue tie and helping babies to feed better.

Schedule an upcoming visit with our team to learn more about tongue tie release surgery!

When it comes to addressing tongue ties in infants, our team at Dentistry on Parkdale takes great care in ensuring your baby’s comfort and safety while providing excellent results.

We are here to help you determine if your baby needs this procedure and invite you to book an appointment with Dr. Karen Ho. Call 289-768-8773 to request a visit at 21 Parkdale Avenue South.

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Dr. Karen Ho is a trusted dentist serving patients of all ages in Hamilton, Ontario. Having studied at prestigious institutes such as McMaster University and University of Toronto and trained at Hartford Hospital (General Practice Residency), she opened her private practice in 2003.

Dr. Ho is committed to lifelong learning as she believes that she can serve her community better by constantly updating herself. She is affiliated with many professional organisations like the Academy of General Dentistry, Institute for Clinical Practice of Pediatric Dentistry, The Dawson Academy Study Club, Niagara Peninsula Dental Diagnostic Study Club, Hamilton Chapter of the Seattle Study Club (Founding Member), and Boston and Tufts Universities.