Tongue, Lip & Cheek Tie

After a frenectomy, your child may have more range of motion, but that does not always mean feeding suddenly feels completely different. Sometimes babies and children need time and support to adjust. Our team can help your child practice new movement patterns, improve coordination and build skills that support more comfortable, effective feeding. The goal is not simply more movement. The goal is helping your child use that movement in a way that makes everyday feeding easier.

A frenectomy can create more movement, but your child may still need help learning how to use that movement. Before a procedure, our team can look at how your child is feeding and moving now. That may include looking at tongue movement, latch, sucking patterns, oral strength and coordination, breast or bottle feeding, chewing and swallowing, and overall feeding comfort. This helps us understand the full picture and gives your family a clearer idea of what support may be helpful.

Yes. Therapy is often recommended both before and after a tongue tie release to retrain muscle patterns, improve mobility, and help children achieve long-term success.

Not always. Every child is different. Our team completes a comprehensive evaluation and works collaboratively to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

Absolutely. We believe your care doesn't end after the procedure. Our team provides follow-up appointments, feeding support, therapy recommendations, and guidance throughout the healing process.

Many babies are encouraged to feed shortly after treatment. Your provider will give you specific instructions based on your baby's needs and care plan.

When clinically appropriate, laser frenectomies are a safe and gentle treatment option performed by trained providers.

A laser frenectomy is a procedure used to release restricted oral tissue, such as a tongue tie, lip tie, or cheek tie, when treatment is clinically appropriate. Laser technology allows for precise treatment and supports a gentle experience for infants and children.

Every baby is different. While many families notice significant improvements, some babies also benefit from lactation support, speech therapy, myofunctional therapy, or oral exercises to establish healthy feeding patterns.

No. Not every oral restriction requires treatment. Our providers evaluate function, symptoms, feeding concerns, and your child's individual needs before making recommendations.

Signs may include difficulty latching, painful breastfeeding, clicking sounds while feeding, leaking milk, long feeding sessions, poor weight gain, gas, reflux-like symptoms, or frustration during feeds. A comprehensive evaluation can help determine whether a tongue, lip, or cheek tie is contributing.

Yes. Lactation support is often an important part of helping babies and parents adjust after a tongue, lip, or cheek tie release. Our team can help with latch, positioning, milk transfer, and feeding comfort.

Yes. Speech therapy may be recommended before or after a tongue tie release to support oral motor function, feeding, speech development, and long-term progress.