Tongue Tie Release

Tongue tie is a common congenital condition that is often fixed with a minor operation. It occurs when a thin piece of tissue that connects your tongue to your mouth is short or tight. When this tissue is shorter or tighter than it should be, you may not be able to move your tongue.

Tongue tie release surgery is done to release the tightness and restore tongue and mouth functionality. If you believe you or your child needs tongue tie release surgery, contact AirwayOC to schedule a consultation.

What is a Tongue Tie Release Surgery?

During a tongue tie release surgery, or frenectomy, the lingual frenum located under the tongue is removed. To remove the piece of tissue, two incisions are back. The wound is then closed with resorb-able sutures. This gives your tongue the mobility it was lacking.

Why is a Tongue Tie Release Surgery Needed?

There are several situations that require a tongue tie release surgery. People of all ages get tongue tie release surgeries. This procedure is recommended in the following situations:

• Infants have difficulty latching.
• Articulation problems.
• Chewing and swallowing issues.
• Oral hygiene or practical issues.
• Pain or discomfort in the area.

How to Recover from Tongue Tie Release Surgery

Recovery from tongue tie release surgery varies by age. Be sure to follow the instructions given to you following surgery. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or complications. Some bleeding and pain are normal.

Pain medications may be recommended to manage the pain. You can eat regular meals after surgery if local anesthetic was not used. If local anesthetic was used, you should eat soft foods and avoid hot drinks.

The wound should not require any care to heal. In some cases, we might recommend rinsing your mouth with salt water multiple times per day.

As the wound heals, you will need to practice tongue stretching exercises multiple times per day for a few weeks.

To learn more or to schedule a consultation for tongue tie release surgery, contact AirwayOC today.