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Did you know that having difficulty talking or keeping your voice at a certain range can be an indication of a tongue-tie? When this is the case, this bit of tissue can end up minimizing the movement of your tongue. If left untreated, it can lead to issues with different oral functions, including talking and singing. Keep reading to learn how tongue-tie impacts your voice and how a specialty dentist can help you.
How Does Tongue-Tie Affect Speech?
In many cases, people tend to think speech complications revolve mostly around how they sound when they talk, or the articulation of their words, such as a lisp or stuttering. That said, those with a tongue-tie don’t always experience these problems, but they can have their speech affected in different ways, including:
- Speech delay: Due to the tongue’s inability to move easily, formulating specific phrases or words can take a bit longer, leading to delayed speech.
- Increased effort to speak: A tongue-tie can cause exhaustion or fatigue in the jaw joints after you’ve worked all day to move your tongue correctly just to talk normally.
- Fluency difficulty: Since the tongue won’t move freely, your rate of speech can end up being slower than usual, causing you to be less fluent.
How Does Tongue-Tie Impact Singing?
There’s a high degree of vocal effort and control needed when singing. With a tongue-tie, this can be significantly more difficult to perform. Some of the things that can be affected involve:
- Vocal range: Hitting certain notes or pitches can be tougher to do with a tongue-tie.
- Vocal quality: You might not be capable of singing as loud or as clearly as you want.
- Vocal fatigue: Singing for extended periods may be unlikely.
How Can Your Tongue-Tie Dentist Help?
By visiting a tongue-tie specialty dentist, they can evaluate your mouth and decide the best way to fix your complication. They can perform a laser frenectomy, which helps remove the tissue keeping your tongue from full movement. Due to the technology used and the comprehensive process, you can expect to undergo an efficient treatment that can allow you to speak and sing more easily than before. Don’t hesitate to speak with your dentist about the procedure, and they’ll be glad to discuss the benefits of the tongue-tie treatment!
About the Practice
At Chicago Tongue-Tie Center, our team specializes in frenectomies to help patients of all ages release their lip or tongue-ties. Our board-certified pediatric dentists utilize advanced laser technology for greater comfort and efficiency, that way you can expect a much smoother recovery while enjoying a healthier smile. If you wish to schedule a consultation or want to learn more about this treatment, visit our website or give us a call today at 312-248-2455.