Clarisse Marquis Colvard earned her Doctorate of Speech-Language Pathology in 2018. She has over 40 years' experience as a speech language pathologist. Clarisse developed the speech-language pathology program at Thomason Hospital in 1991 and in 1994 she founded the Silva Clinic, an outpatient clinical habilitation and rehabilitation center serving all ages and demographics. Clarisse and her colleagues continue to provide individualized speech-language pathology services which empower the patient and family and facilitate excellent patient outcomes.
WHAT IS A TONGUE-TIE?
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition that limits the function and movement of the tongue. Movement is restricted by a thickened, tightened, or shortened frenulum (piece of tissue that connects the tongue to the jaw).Having a tongue tie may affect feeding and speech.
WHAT IS A LIP-TIE?
A lip tie affects the mobility of the lip due to a thickened frenulum (piece of tissue that connects the lip to the gum line). Having a lip time may affect feeding and speech.
SYMPTOMS OF A POSSIBLE LIP OR TONGUE TIE (ANKYLOGLOSSIA)
Infant Symptoms
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Trouble sucking
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Poor weight again
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Difficulty latching
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Gas, colic, reflux or spitting up
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Clicking noises when the baby is taking the breast or a bottle
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Falling asleep often during nursing
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Extreme fatigue by nursing
Parent Symptoms
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Parent experiences significant pain while nursing
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Cracked, bleeding or blistered nipples
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Compromise milk supply
TREATMENT
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Depending on the diagnosis; a referral may be needed to perform a simple surgical procedure called a frenotomy.
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Education will be provided to parents involving specific lingual exercises.
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Further information will be given the day of the evaluation.
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