A tongue tie is cause by an unusually short frenulum which is the bit of skin which connects the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Most people can go through life with a tongue tie without experiencing any difficulties but it may cause problems for others.
A baby with a tongue tie may experiences difficulties breast feeding which may cause problems with gaining weight and sleep deprivation.
A child with a tongue tie may experience difficulties chewing solid foods and gagging. They may also experience difficulties with their speech sound development although this is not a major cause of speech difficulties.
If you are concerned that your child has a tongue tie contact your GP or Health Visitor for some advice.