Helping infants and children feed more comfortably, speak more clearly, and thrive.
Helping infants and children feed more comfortably, speak more clearly, and thrive.
Maybe you're exhausted from painful nursing sessions or months into speech therapy with little progress. Perhaps you're lying awake listening to your child snore, worried about their restless sleep.
Your parent intuition brought you here, and we're so glad it did.
We meet families every day when something feels off, and in most cases, these challenges come down to tongue or lip ties: small restrictions that affect how your child can feed, speak, breathe, and sleep. It's a sneaky thing that impacts so much.
When we address these restrictions early, we remove a barrier to healthy development. Your child can feed more easily, develop clearer speech, breathe naturally, and finally sleep peacefully. That's the foundation for everything else that follows.
What Is a Tongue or Lip Tie?
A tongue tie or lip tie happens when restrictive tissue limits how your child's tongue and lips can move. Think of it like trying to function with your shoelaces tied together—you can still walk, but it takes way more effort and creates all kinds of weird compensations. These restrictions can affect:
- Feeding and nutrition
- Speech development
- Breathing and sleep
- Dental development
- Day-to-day wellbeing
The good news? Once we release that restriction, your child's body naturally finds its way back to healthy patterns. Especially when we catch it early.
Signs Your Child May Have a Tongue or Lip Tie
Infants (0-12 months)
- Difficulty latching or clicking sounds while feeding
- Poor weight gain or 45+ minute feeding sessions
- Excessive gas, reflux, or fussiness
- Painful nursing for mother
Toddlers & Children
- Speech delays or unclear pronunciation (L, R, S, T sounds)
- Picky eating or avoidance of certain textures
- Chronic mouth breathing or snoring
- Restless sleep or bedwetting
- Gap between front teeth or dental crowding
Noticed 2 or more? Let's figure this out together. Your kiddo might benefit from an assessment.
Our Approach
We don't just look at tissue. We look at your whole kid and listen to your whole story: the feeding struggles, the therapies you've tried, the questions that keep you up at night.
We never rush. Taking time to really understand what's going on with your child means we can make the best recommendations. Sometimes that means waiting. Sometimes it means trying other things first. We're here to partner with you every step of the way.
Why Families Choose Us
Pediatric Specialists
Board-certified pediatric dentists passionate about early intervention and oral development
Gentle Co₂ Laser
Designed to be quick, precise, and virtually pain-free
Proven Experience
15+ years of experience and 5,000+ tongue and lip tie releases performed
Team Approach
Collaboration with lactation, speech, and airway specialists
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Florida Tongue Tie & Functional Orthodontics serves families across Palm Beach, Broward, Dade, and all of South Florida.
For Parents
If you believe you or your child may have a tongue or lip tie, we’re here to listen and help you take the next step with confidence.
- Call or Text: 561.483.9334
- Learn About the Assessment
For Healthcare Providers
We partner with lactation consultants, speech therapists, pediatricians, and other providers to support collaborative care.
