{"id":98,"date":"2026-02-10T05:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T05:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hylanddental.net\/blog\/?p=98"},"modified":"2026-02-27T05:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:26:34","slug":"lip-and-tongue-tie-can-adults-have-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hylanddental.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/10\/lip-and-tongue-tie-can-adults-have-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Restricted Movement: Can Adults Struggle with Lip and Tongue-Ties?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A lip or tongue-tie<\/a> is common among infants who are struggling to latch or take a bottle. The lack of mobility makes daily tasks increasingly difficult, regardless of a patient’s age. If you are an adult and are wondering if your poor sleep quality, digestion issues, or speech impediment is the result of these restricted oral tissues, read on to discover whether a frenectomy might be the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Symptoms Are Common for Adults with a Lip or Tongue-Tie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is believed that 3-5% of people are born with a tongue-tie. Depending on the doctor, they may or may not recommend a frenectomy early on to avoid more serious complications in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who encourage patients to \u201cwait and see\u201d instead of seeking treatment, some of the most prominent symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n