Does Being Tongue Tied Affect Eating?

A tongue tie may cause multiple developmental problems developing at either a young or older age. In older children, a tongue-tie can cause an inability to swallow normally, causing eating difficulties and pushing growing teeth out of alignment.

How long after tongue-tie release does feeding improve?

Parents often expect that feeding will improve immediately after a tongue-tie division. But it usually takes a few days before things get better (ATP, 2019c). Feeding is often more difficult for the first day or two after a tongue-tie division.

What problems can a tongue-tie cause?

A tongue-tie can diminish a person's ability to brush food debris off their teeth, and to swallow completely. An inability to keep the mouth clean can result in tooth decay, gum inflammation (gingivitis), and other oral problems.