Most people think tongue ties only matter for babies who struggle with breastfeeding.

But did you know a tongue tie can continue to affect breathing, sleep, jaw development, chewing, swallowing, and oral function as your child grows?

In this episode of Tiny Airways, Big Impact, Nateenee explains why tongue ties are about more than appearance. She explores how restricted tongue function can influence a child's growth and development, why tongue ties are often missed in older children, and why a whole-child approach is so important.

In this episode we discuss:

• What a tongue tie is and why function matters more than appearance

• The role of the tongue in breathing, jaw growth, chewing, and swallowing

• Signs that may suggest restricted tongue function

• Why tongue ties are often overlooked in older childre ...