Question
What should I do if my son can’t extend his tongue, and do I need to have surgery? Will it affect his speech?
Answer
Sometimes, infants may experience a phenomenon of spitting saliva from the tip of their tongue when they are thirsty. Additionally, when babies are teething, sore gums may also cause symptoms of the tongue sticking out. Mothers should pay attention to observe. If this is not due to teething but the baby is extending the tongue to entertain himself, there is no need for the mother to worry about correcting this behavior. However, if the tongue extension is unintentional or rhythmic and accompanied by other abnormal conditions, the baby should be taken to the hospital for a check-up. According to the symptoms you mentioned, if your son can’t extend his tongue and needs surgical treatment to prevent it from affecting his pronunciation, this surgery only takes a few minutes.