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A tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is a band of tissue connected to the floor of the mouth that is too short, restricting the movement of the tongue. A lip tie is a band of tissue that connects the lip to the gum tissue and if it’s too short it can restrict the proper lip movement for nursing or bottle-feeding or restricted speech in the future.
The release of a tongue and lip tie is a simple frenectomy procedure using a laser to free the tethered tissues. In most cases, our Waterlase Laser can be used to minimize bleeding and healing time. Dr. Bontrager recommends a baby to be examined for tongue and lip tie at the early age of 2 weeks old or sooner. The earlier the problem is caught, the easier it is for mom to accomplish her feeding goals and the easier it is for baby to learn how to use their muscles correctly when feeding. However, it’s never too late. A tie release can be beneficial at any age in life and can be taken care of at our office.
We do a full evaluation on each patient and determine the patient’s individual needs before deciding the option of treatment. We are pleased to address any additional questions you may have. Please feel free to stop by our office, contact us, or send us an email if you have any questions about this procedure or to schedule an appointment.
