The topic of ankyloglossia, commonly referred to as tongue tie, is of concern because of its characteristic that restricts the tongue’s natural movement which causes a number of problems, possibly including speech disorders. It raises the question of whether or not ankyloglossia does cause speech disorders, and what can be done to improve speech for those with it. There is significant debate about articulation errors with regards to if they are caused by tongue restriction in individuals with ankyloglossia. This is important because if in fact, tongue tie does cause speech disorders, it raises the question of whether or not surgical procedures are the right course of action to provide a better quality of speech for those diagnosed with this
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This disorder often causes problems, specifically in children, that include but are not limited to, troubles swallowing, cosmetic issues, and probably the most well studied: difficulty for the infant to breastfeed. Though not all infants with tongue tie experience these setbacks, it is still important to examine the negative effects, considering they cause serious problems primarily for infants, but mothers as well. One complication caused by tongue tie is improper latching, including the baby head banging, and other displays of frustration that show there is difficulty in feeding (Brookes & Bowley, 2014). This leads to infants potentially not being fed enough, resulting in the infant being underweight, another negative effect of ankyloglossia-induced breast feeding difficulties. It is important to also consider the negative effects an infant’s ankyloglossia has on the mother. Women who breast feed children with tongue tie often report abnormally painful nipples. This pain includes bleeding, cracked or ulcerated nipples, mastitis and distorted nipples (Brookes & Bowley, 2014). It is common for lactive consultants to report ankyloglossia to be a cause of these breast feeding issues, with sixty-nine percent (cite pg) indicating it frequently or always causes feeding difficulties (Messner & Lalakea, 2000). These effects are detrimental to both mother and child, and warrant measures to be taken to ensure their health and
This disorder often causes problems, specifically in children, that include but are not limited to, troubles swallowing, cosmetic issues, and probably the most well studied: difficulty for the infant to breastfeed. Though not all infants with tongue tie experience these setbacks, it is still important to examine the negative effects, considering they cause serious problems primarily for infants, but mothers as well. One complication caused by tongue tie is improper latching, including the baby head banging, and other displays of frustration that show there is difficulty in feeding (Brookes & Bowley, 2014). This leads to infants potentially not being fed enough, resulting in the infant being underweight, another negative effect of ankyloglossia-induced breast feeding difficulties. It is important to also consider the negative effects an infant’s ankyloglossia has on the mother. Women who breast feed children with tongue tie often report abnormally painful nipples. This pain includes bleeding, cracked or ulcerated nipples, mastitis and distorted nipples (Brookes & Bowley, 2014). It is common for lactive consultants to report ankyloglossia to be a cause of these breast feeding issues, with sixty-nine percent (cite pg) indicating it frequently or always causes feeding difficulties (Messner & Lalakea, 2000). These effects are detrimental to both mother and child, and warrant measures to be taken to ensure their health and