A frenectomy is a procedure that releases a tight frenum, the small band of tissue under the tongue or upper lip. When that tissue restricts movement, it can affect feeding, speech, hygiene, or dental development.
Signs may include trouble latching, speech concerns, difficulty lifting or moving the tongue, gum irritation, spacing, or oral hygiene challenges.
Not every tongue tie or lip tie needs treatment. A careful evaluation helps determine whether release, monitoring, or coordination with another provider is appropriate.
Little Teeth provides pediatric tongue tie and frenectomy evaluations in a child-friendly environment with clear parent guidance.
Tongue tie and lip tie questions can feel confusing because the right answer depends on function, age, symptoms, and how a child is eating, speaking, or cleaning their teeth.
Little Teeth Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics connects this topic with practical care such as tongue tie treatment, infant oral care, sedation dentistry. Recommendations are based on the child's age, comfort level, health history, cavity risk, and dental growth.
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Parent Questions
How do I know if my child needs a frenectomy?
A pediatric evaluation looks at function, not just appearance. Feeding concerns, speech questions, hygiene challenges, spacing, or limited tongue movement may lead to a tongue tie or lip tie discussion.
Is every tongue tie or lip tie treated the same way?
No. The recommendation depends on function, symptoms, age, feeding or speech concerns, oral hygiene, and whether other providers are involved in the child's care.