Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy): Improving Feeding & Speech with MediBuddy

Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy): Improving Feeding & Speech with MediBuddy

Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a condition present at birth where an unusually short, thick, or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth, restricting tongue movement.

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What Is It

This restricted tongue mobility can sometimes interfere with breastfeeding, and later potentially with speech articulation or oral hygiene, though many with tongue-tie have no issues.

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Treatment Benefits

Improved breastfeeding effectiveness and comfort for mother/baby; Enhanced tongue mobility; Potential improvement in speech articulation (for some older children); Easier oral hygiene.

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Increased tongue mobility; Improved latch/breastfeeding; Potential for better speech clarity. Outcomes vary by indication and individual.

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Frequently asked questions

What is tongue tie?

What is tongue tie?

Condition where tissue band (frenulum) under tongue is short/tight, restricting tongue movement. Diagnosed at [Your Clinic Name].

Condition where tissue band (frenulum) under tongue is short/tight, restricting tongue movement. Diagnosed at [Your Clinic Name].

Does it always need treatment?

Does it always need treatment?

No. Many have no issues. [Your Clinic Name] recommends treatment if causing significant problems (breastfeeding, speech, mechanical issues).

No. Many have no issues. [Your Clinic Name] recommends treatment if causing significant problems (breastfeeding, speech, mechanical issues).

What is frenotomy?

What is frenotomy?

Simple procedure where MediBuddy doctor snips tight frenulum to release tongue. Quick, minimal discomfort for infants.

Simple procedure where MediBuddy doctor snips tight frenulum to release tongue. Quick, minimal discomfort for infants.

Is it painful for baby?

Is it painful for baby?

Frenotomy for infants often done without anesthesia or with topical. Minimal discomfort, like a quick pinch. Baby can often feed immediately after at MediBuddy.

Frenotomy for infants often done without anesthesia or with topical. Minimal discomfort, like a quick pinch. Baby can often feed immediately after at MediBuddy.

Does it help speech?

Does it help speech?

For some older children with severe restriction directly impacting specific sounds, release by MediBuddy specialist *may* help, often with speech therapy. Not a guaranteed fix for all speech issues.

For some older children with severe restriction directly impacting specific sounds, release by MediBuddy specialist *may* help, often with speech therapy. Not a guaranteed fix for all speech issues.

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