{"id":130,"date":"2025-11-15T18:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T18:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southtexasperiodontics.com\/blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2025-12-20T18:45:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T18:45:30","slug":"mature-mouths-can-adults-have-lip-or-tongue-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southtexasperiodontics.com\/blog\/mature-mouths-can-adults-have-lip-or-tongue-ties\/","title":{"rendered":"Mature Mouths: Can Adults Have Lip or Tongue-Ties?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that sources estimate approximately 4% to 11% of newborns have lip or tongue-ties? If the band of tissue under the tongue or behind the lip, or frenulum<\/a>, is overly short, tight, or hard, its movement is restricted, resulting in a limited range of motion that can impact their dental health, growth, and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But many adults who struggle with basic skills, such as speaking, eating, breathing, or kissing, don\u2019t realize their challenges might also be due to a lip or tongue-tie. If you\u2019re unsure whether your struggles are associated with this condition, continue reading to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can Adults Have Lip or Tongue-Ties?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people mistakenly assume that lip and tongue-ties eventually stretch out or resolve on their own. As a result, it\u2019s often believed that the issue should have taken care of itself by the time a patient reaches adulthood, but that\u2019s unfortunately not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lip and tongue-ties don\u2019t usually improve naturally and require professional intervention to be resolved. For example, many dentists provide laser frenectomies that can sever the additional tissue to restore a full range of motion while simultaneously cauterizing the wound to reduce discomfort, bleeding, and recovery times. If a child\u2019s condition remains untreated, it is likely to continue to impact them as they grow.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Know if I Have a Lip or Tongue-Tie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the signs of a lip or tongue-tie in adults can help you identify symptoms so you know when to contact your dentist. Potential indicators can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n