The thin tissue that connects the upper jaw to the inside surface of the upper lip is called the frenulum. When the lip frenulum extends further downward and restricts the natural lip movement, we have a lip-tie.

It is important to properly diagnose the condition as soon as possible to avoid potential issues in the short and long term:

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  MALNOURISHMENT IN INFANTS
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  DIFFICULTLY BREAST FEEDING
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  GAP BETWEEN FRONT TEETH
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  HIGHER RISK OF DENTAL CARIES AND GUM DISEASE
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  DELAYED SPEECH OR POOR ARTICULATION
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  DIFFICULTY WITH SOLID FOODS

In a normal situation, the upper lip should roll upwards toward the nose with little resistance and it should easily touch the tip of the nose. Dr. Tabesh will perform an examination and assess the degree of lip movement to determine if a lip-tie is present. If the lip is restricted the lip frenulum may need to be released.