Tongue-Tied Doctor in Bakersfield CA

A tongue-tie is typically diagnosed during a physical exam when a baby is born. It is a condition present at birth in which the tongue is restricted from a range of motion. Tongue-tied treatments may be offered before the newborn is discharged or much later.

Sometimes tongue-tied babies display no symptoms, but the common problems associated with a tongue-tied condition include:

· Difficult breastfeeding

· Struggling to swallow

· Difficulties stretching the tongue, for example when crying

More symptoms include:

· Difficulty lifting the tongue to the upper teeth or moving the tongue from side to side

· Trouble sticking out the tongue past the lower front teeth

· A tongue that appears notched or heart shaped when stuck out

When to see a tongue-tied doctor

· Your baby has signs of tongue-tie that cause problems, such as having trouble breastfeeding.

· A speech-language pathologist thinks your child’s speech is affected by tongue tie.

· Your older child complains of tongue problems that interfere with eating, speaking, or reaching the back teeth.

· You’re worried about your own symptoms of tongue-tie

Tongue-tied doctor in Bakersfield CA

Dana Yeoman is a tongue-tied doctor in Bakersfield, California helping patients in:

· Eliminating breastfeeding challenges for both the baby and the mother

· Eliminating feeding challenges for children

· Eliminating problems associated with speech delay

· Enhancing the appearance of your smile

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Tongue-Tied Doctor in Bakersfield CA

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