Parents may worry when they notice a raised, red birthmark on their new babe. The good news is, the spot, called a strawberry hemangiomas or strawberry mark, is unlikely to cause health issues.
Often tongue tie may persist without immediately noticeable symptoms. However, as your child grows, it may affect speech, oral hygiene (due to not being able to use the tongue to clear debris from the teeth and gums), licking movements (like moistening the lips) or even playing an instrument.