Tongue and Lip Ties

During this procedure, the dentist clips or releases the tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum),which restricts the movement of the tongue by means of a laser. The procedure is usually very quick and done in the dentist’s chair without the need of general anaesthesia in infants (5 months and younger). Older children , however, are treated under gas sedation in theatre. After the procedure, some infants may benefit from exercises to help improve tongue mobility and function which aids in latching and speech when they are older. It’s important for parents to follow up with the dentist for the post op instructions.