TONGUE TIE
“Tongue Tie Surgery / Tongue Tie Laser Surgery”
Frenectomy,
Frenotomy
Functional Frenuloplasty
WHAT IS A TONGUE TIE?
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TONGUE TIE?
There are various tongue tie symptoms that can range from mild to chronic. The symptoms of tongue tie and its severity may differ from one patient to another.
To learn in detail about the tongue tie and its symptoms in infants, children, and adults, kindly check the below-mentioned links.
DO I HAVE A TONGUE TIE?
If you suspect you or your child has a tongue tie, then take this simple diagnostic test for tongue tie.
Note: The results from this test are not an alternative to a medical diagnosis.
Q1: Do you have a string/band of tissue underneath your tongue that may restrict the movement of your tongue?
YesNo
Not sure
Yes, You May Have A Tongue Tie
No, You Do Not Have A Tongue Tie
Yes, You May Have A Tongue Tie
Q2: Is your entire tongue resting on the roof of your mouth?
YesNo
Not sure
Yes, You May Have A Tongue Tie
No, You Do Not Have A Tongue Tie
Yes, You May Have A Tongue Tie
Q3: Do you experience any discomfort or pain when you move your tongue?
Behind your upper teethIn Between the teeth
Behind your lower teeth
No, You Do Not Have A Tongue Tie
Yes, You May Have A Tongue Tie
Yes, You May Have A Tongue Tie
Q4: Have you ever been diagnosed with a tongue-related condition?
Only the tip of my tongueThe middle and tip of my tongue
My entire tongue
Yes, You May Have A Tongue Tie
Yes, You May Have A Tongue Tie
No, You Do Not Have A Tongue Tie
Follow this Tongue Mobility Assessment Guide for a better understanding of your condition.
It is essential to note that not every type of tongue tie may need medical treatment. Depending on various factors, a tongue tie specialist will determine what’s best for you. A tongue tie doctor will consider the tongue tie symptoms and their severity to provide an accurate tongue tie diagnosis. Based on the tongue tie diagnosis, the tongue tie specialist will suggest the tongue tie treatment. Get in touch with the best tongue tie doctor to know more.
TONGUE TIE TREATMENT
The various ankyloglossia treatments includes:
- 1) FRENOTOMY
This tongue tie surgery is simple and involves snipping the frenulum to free it.
- 2) FRENULOPLASTY
- 3) REVISION FRENULOPLASTY
- 4) STAGED FRENULOPLASTY
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Procedure by Dr. Soroush Zaghi
LASER V/S SCISSORS?
A tongue tie laser surgery is an approach that is used for the treatment of tongue tie in infants.
Scissor Frenectomy tongue tie surgery, or Functional Frenuloplasty Tongue Tie Surgery, is used for the treatment of tongue tie in children and tongue tie in adults.
To achieve optimal surgical outcomes, Myofunctional Therapy is often used. Myofunctional therapy is an important adjunct used before and after a Functional Frenuloplasty (tongue tie surgery).
Myofunctional Therapy before tongue tie surgery, a functional frenulum release surgery, postoperative stretches, and a team approach are the key factors required for a successful tongue tie surgery and excellent results. This approach is what makes us unique and helps us provide complete patient satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
- The tongue tie symptoms
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- The tongue tie treatment approach used
- The experience of the tongue tie doctor
- Patient-related factors
Tongue tie surgery often helps to improve speech. Sometimes it needs to be clubbed up with Speech Therapy. To know more about the results of tongue tie surgery, visit the tongue tie doctor near you.
It is not possible to release tongue tie without surgery. To learn more about tongue tie surgery, get in touch with our tongue tie specialist
No, a tongue tie should not be cut at home.
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