{"id":104,"date":"2025-03-02T20:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T20:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coralkids.ca\/blog\/?p=104"},"modified":"2025-04-29T20:01:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T20:01:15","slug":"what-to-expect-from-tongue-tie-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coralkids.ca\/blog\/2025\/03\/02\/what-to-expect-from-tongue-tie-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Tongue-Tie Treatment: What to Expect Before, During, and After"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tongue-tie<\/a> is a condition where the band of tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too tight or short. This can limit tongue movement and lead to challenges with breastfeeding, speech development, eating, and oral hygiene. Fortunately, tongue-tie can be treated quickly and effectively with a simple procedure known as a frenectomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child has been diagnosed with tongue-tie, you may have questions or concerns about what to expect. Here’s a step-by-step overview of the treatment process, from evaluation to recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Before the Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step is a thorough evaluation. Your dentist, pediatrician, or lactation consultant may notice signs of restricted tongue movement. If tongue-tie is suspected, your child may be referred to a dentist or pediatric dentist experienced in treating the condition. The provider will assess the severity and determine whether a frenectomy is the right course of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also receive information about the process, healing, and any recommended pre-treatment exercises or preparation. In infants, feeding before the procedure may be encouraged so they\u2019re calm and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tongue-tie release is typically a quick, in-office procedure that only takes a few minutes. The common method to perform the treatment is called laser frenectomy. It is a soft-tissue laser used to gently cut and cauterize the tissue, which minimizes bleeding and discomfort. It\u2019s commonly used in infants and young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For babies, local anesthesia or numbing gel is usually sufficient, and they can often nurse immediately afterward. Older children may receive a local anesthetic or mild sedation depending on the complexity of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recovery is generally quick and mild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n