At Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute, we talk a lot about breathing, sleeping, feeding, and function. One key piece that ties all of this together is something called airway dentistry. But what exactly is that? Airway dentistry looks beyond the teeth to focus on how a...
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Office News |4 min read
Effective Infant Feeding: The Role of Tongue Movement
Effective infant feeding, whether through breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, relies heavily on the intricate movements of the baby’s tongue. These movements are not limited to simple in-and-out motions but require a coordinated combination of up-and-down and...
Office News |3 min read
The Link Between Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Misdiagnosed ADHD in Children
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in a variety of developmental and behavioral issues in children, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When undiagnosed, SDB can lead to a misdiagnosis of ADHD and...
Office News |5 min read
Oral Restrictions Are Not Just a Fad: Understanding the Impact and Importance
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness around oral restrictions, including tongue ties (ankyloglossia) and lip ties, especially in the context of infant feeding. Some may see this trend as a passing phase, or a “fad,” but the truth is that oral...
Tongue & Lip Ties |3 min read
Understanding Air-Induced Reflux and the Impact of Reflux Medications on Infant Gut Health
As parents, seeing your baby experience discomfort during or after feeding can be worrying. Symptoms like spitting up, arching, or fussiness often lead to a diagnosis of reflux and a prescription for acid-suppressing medications. However, many cases of reflux-like...
Office News |2 min read
Why Having IBCLCs on Our Team Makes Us Unique in Wisconsin
At Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute, we are proud to be the only facility in Wisconsin providing oral restriction release services with International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) to assess oral function. This distinction underscores our dedication to...