Doctor examining a child’s mouth for tongue-tie condition, showing tongue and teeth during a dental health screening

Does Tongue-Tie Affect Speech? FAQs Answered for Parents!

A tongue tie can have an impact on speech, especially if it restricts the tongue’s motion to the point where some sounds are difficult to pronounce. While some cases are mild and cause no problems, others can lead to noticeable speech issues, feeding challenges, or even social discomfort if left untreated. Tongue-tie is more common…

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Can Thumbsucking Cause Overbite? & How Can I Fix it?

Not-nutritive sucking habits like thumb-sucking is an adaptive function that provides stimulation & comfort to babies. Usually, it stops between 2-4 years of age. However, if your child continues thumb-sucking after this age, it can cause various dental issues. 1 According to research, oral habits like thumbsucking lead to malocclusion (commonly known as bad bites). 2 Another study found that…