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Tongue Tie, Lip Tie, and Speech Delay: What the Research Actually Says

Tongue Tie, Lip Tie, and Speech Delay: What the Research Actually Saysby: The Speech Path SLP, PLLCPublished on: 11/09/2026

If your 1 to 2 year old has a tongue tie or lip tie and no words yet, here is what the research actually says and why a speech and language evaluation matters first.

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Tongue Tie, Lip Tie, and Speech Delay: What the Research Actually Says