Tongue-tie is a condition that restricts your child’s tongue movement and can impact their overall health and comfort. Similarly, a lip-tie occurs when the upper lip’s movement is limited, potentially affecting your child’s ability to eat and the development of their teeth. Both of these conditions are commonly treated with a procedure called a frenectomy.
Kids with tongue-tie or lip-tie may struggle with eating, speaking clearly, or sleeping well. You might notice your child eating slowly, coughing during meals, having trouble sleeping through the night, or grinding their teeth. Infants may find nursing or bottle-feeding difficult, leak milk while feeding, or display signs of gas or colic.
Book OnlineIf your child shows signs of tongue-tie or lip-tie, our skilled team at DDS Group will carefully examine their mouth to identify the cause. Treatment involves a quick, precise dental laser procedure to release the tongue or lip restriction. This laser frenectomy is minimally invasive, usually done without sedation, and promotes faster healing.
After the procedure, your child may benefit from simple exercises to help strengthen and retrain their tongue for better movement. Many patients tell us that, over time, their child’s ability to eat, speak, and sleep improves significantly following treatment.