Adult Tongue Tie: What It Is and How It Affects Your Health

👅 What is Adult Tongue Tie?

Adult tongue tie (ankyloglossia) occurs when the lingual frenulum (the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is too short or tight, restricting tongue movement. While often identified in infants, many cases go undiagnosed into adulthood.

🔍 Common Symptoms of Adult Tongue Tie

• Difficulty speaking clearly or quickly (speech restrictions)

• Trouble swallowing or moving food around the mouth

• Frequent jaw or neck tension

• Snoring or mild sleep apnea

• Oral hygiene issues due to limited tongue range

• Headaches or TMJ pain

🦷 How Adult Tongue Tie Affects You

1. Speech: May cause speech impediments, mumbling, or difficulty enunciating.

2. Oral Health: Harder to clean teeth properly, increasing risk of decay or gum disease.

3. Sleep & Breathing: Linked to poor tongue posture, snoring, and interrupted sleep.

4. Jaw Pain & TMJ: Compensatory tension in the jaw muscles can lead to chronic pain.

✂️ Treatment: Tongue Tie Release (Frenectomy)

At Pain Free Dentist Sydney, we offer gentle laser frenectomy procedures that:

• Improve tongue mobility instantly

• Require minimal downtime

• Can help reduce TMJ pain, improve speech, and enhance breathing

👩‍⚕️ Why Choose Pain Free Dentist Sydney?

We assess each case thoroughly, and work with allied health professionals (like speech therapists and myofunctional therapists) when needed to ensure a full recovery and functional improvement.

📞 Book a Tongue Tie Assessment Today

Don’t let a restricted tongue hold you back. Get expert care and regain control of your oral function.

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📞 (02) 9558 8988
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Baby Tongue Tie and Nipple Pain: Understanding the Link and Finding Relief

👶 What is Baby Tongue Tie?

Tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition where the thin membrane (lingual frenulum) under a baby’s tongue is too tight or short, limiting tongue movement. This can interfere with breastfeeding.

🤱 How Tongue Tie Causes Nipple Pain

When a baby has tongue tie, they may struggle to latch properly. Poor latch leads to:

• Nipple soreness, cracks, and bleeding

• Incomplete milk transfer causing fussiness or poor weight gain

• Increased feeding times and maternal frustration

🔍 Signs Your Baby Might Have Tongue Tie

• Difficulty latching or shallow latch

• Clicking sounds while feeding

• Baby’s tongue tip appears heart-shaped or not visible

• Frequent feeding or fussiness during feeds

✅ Treatment Options

• Frenotomy (tongue tie release): A simple, quick procedure to snip the frenulum, improving tongue movement.

• Lactation support: Guidance on breastfeeding techniques post-release.

• Pain management: Tips to soothe nipple soreness during feeding.

👩‍⚕️ Support at Pain Free Dentist Sydney

Our experienced team provides assessment and treatment for tongue tie in babies, helping mothers overcome breastfeeding challenges and reducing nipple pain.

📞 Book a Consultation Today

Get expert help to improve feeding and comfort for both you and your baby.

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📞 (02) 9558 8988
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Bruxism: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments

😬 What is Bruxism?

Bruxism is the medical term for involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth, often occurring during sleep. It can lead to tooth damage, jaw pain, headaches, and disturbed sleep.

🔍 Common Causes of Bruxism

• Stress and anxiety

• Sleep disorders like sleep apnea

• Abnormal bite or missing teeth

• Medications or lifestyle factors (caffeine, alcohol)

⚠️ Signs and Symptoms

• Worn or chipped teeth

• Jaw soreness or stiffness

• Headaches, especially in the morning

• Earaches or ringing in ears (tinnitus)

• Disrupted sleep or daytime fatigue

✅ How to Treat Bruxism

• Mouthguards or night splints to protect teeth during sleep

• Stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises

• BOTOX injections to relax jaw muscles in severe cases

• Correcting dental issues like bite misalignment

• Lifestyle changes like reducing caffeine and alcohol intake

👩‍⚕️ Get Help at Pain Free Dentist Sydney

If you suspect you have bruxism, don’t wait until damage occurs. Our team can diagnose your condition and tailor a treatment plan to protect your teeth and relieve symptoms.

📞 Schedule Your Consultation Today

Protect your smile with expert care from Pain Free Dentist Sydney.

📍 G1a, 570 New Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park NSW
📞 (02) 9558 8988
📧 info@painfreedentistsydney.com.au