A child with a lip-tie is born with the skin of their upper lip attached to the gums in a way that inhibits the way the lip moves and makes breastfeeding difficult. While many medical experts in the past have said that this issue usually resolves itself, today’s dentists recommend treating it early to prevent difficulties with day-to-day life later on. Here’s a quick overview of how lip ties are diagnosed, how they can affect your child’s life, and how they can be treated.
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