Short bridle tongue in a child

Trimming bridles in childrenOften parents do not pay attention to the development of the frenulum of the tongue in their newborn child. In fact, this must be done, because sometimes the jumper is too short. In this case, by the age of 3-5, problems begin with the pronunciation and formation of the bite. To avoid this, it is necessary to regularly inspect the mouth of the child.

The reasons

Most often underdeveloped bridle under the tongue occurs because of the hereditary factor. It is worth noting that this pathology can be observed as a result of some problems during gestation. This is explained by the fact that the course of pregnancy has a significant impact on the development of the bridle in children. Formation of pathology factors may result:

  • early prolonged toxicosis;
  • hormonal preparations and antibiotics in the first and third trimester;
  • various injuries to the abdomen of a pregnant woman;
  • past infections;
  • adverse environmental conditions;
  • stress and depression;
  • Late age of the woman in labor, that is, older than 40 years.

Main features

Short bridle in childrenFirst of all, it is worth noting that it is from the language sucking function depends newborn baby. Due to the mobility of this organ and the proper development of all organs of the oral cavity, the baby receives the necessary nutrition. If the bridle of the tongue is too short, the child may experience discomfort when sucking milk. This process is painful and makes the baby naughty. In addition, the woman herself is experiencing pain. The reason for this phenomenon is the fact that the child is not able to capture the areola. As a result, a significant part of the milk flows from the mouth of the newborn, which leads to a reduction in weight gain and even refusal to eat.

Symptoms and possible consequences

Any mother with a thorough examination of the oral cavity is able to notice a short bridle child's tongue. In addition, a pediatrician or a pediatric dentist may detect a problem.

About the presence of such a pathology evidenced by several factors:

  • during feeding the child smacks constantly;
  • the baby can bite the nipple strongly, which will cause discomfort in the mother;
  • the need for frequent attachment to the chest;
  • the child does not get enough and begins to be capricious;
  • insufficient weight gain occurs.

If parents did not notice the presence of pathology under the tongue in time, then the likelihood of various complications increases significantly. This can be periodontitis, malformation of the teeth or gingivitis. In any case, the whole articulatory apparatus of the child suffers because of the short bridle. So, the baby can not pronounce certain sounds. His speech is significantly distorted due to the fact that the lower jaw moves poorly. After 5 years, the operation is meaningless, because even it will not help restore the pronunciation of some sounds.

Diagnostics

Bridle TrimmingBridle length in newborns must be at least 8 mm, and in the adult human jumper reaches 2-3 cm in length.

To determine the presence or absence of pathology in a newborn, it is enough to gently pull the lower lip so that the child opens its mouth. Visually, you can see whether the bridle is really short. This is evidenced by the fact that the language is attached near the tip. Accordingly, he barely touches the lips.

The easiest way to notice the short jumper in children 2-3 years. So, the child is already starting to talk.If some sounds are not pronounced correctly, the parents lead the baby to a speech therapist. It is the specialist who determines whether the child has a congenital pathology. If you notice it as soon as possible, it is enough to perform a special massage and articulation exercises.

Treatment

To eliminate the congenital anomaly, 2 ways are suitable: stretching the short frenulum in newborns with the help of special exercises or surgical intervention. The second option is considered preferable for babies. For this purpose, a laser or scissors is used. In the case where the jumper under the tongue a little undernotes, and during breastfeeding there are no problems, surgery is not necessary.

Bridle Trimming

Diagnosis Bridle Trimming

In most cases, the frenulum of the tongue is cut in 1 month of life of the baby, because subsequently this organ becomes too susceptible to various surgical interventions. The reason for this fact is the deep placement of blood vessels. Calming the baby after the operation is very simple. For this purpose it is necessary to drop a few drops of mother's milk on the wound.

This operation has no complications.. Moreover, thanks to her, the kid's articulation unit is developing correctly. The procedure itself takes no more than 5 minutes, and the child does not need anesthesia. During the cutting of blood or pain there, because in these tissues the nerve endings have not yet formed. The incision heals within 1-2 days, and the threads themselves dissolve.

Similar operation decided to spend up to 1 yeartherefore, the pediatrician should carefully observe the condition of the mouth and tongue of the child during the next examination. If the defect was noticed after 3-4 years, you should contact a pediatric surgeon for trimming the bridle. Aged 5 years the operation is no longer carried out.

The prognosis for clipping the short frenulum of the tongue is good. Thanks to the dissection, breathing and sucking are significantly improved, and the necessary weight gain occurs. The sooner the procedure is performed, the higher the probability of avoiding problems with speech and occlusion formation. Older children cutting bridles under the tongue will not help normalize speech, so you will have to visit a speech therapist. In some cases, conservative treatment is prescribed, that is, children aged 2-4 years should perform special exercises that will help stretch the bridle.

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