Tongue Tie and Lip Tie

A tongue-tie occurs when the thin band of tissue (lingual frenulum) under the tongue is too tight or short, restricting movement. A lip-tie affects the tissue connecting the upper lip to the gum, which can impact feeding and oral function. Both conditions can lead to feeding difficulties in infants, speech challenges, and dental development concerns.

Signs & Symptoms

• In Infants:

  • Difficulty latching or prolonged feeding times
  • Poor weight gain
  • Clicking noises while feeding
  • Increased maternal discomfort during breastfeeding

• In Children & Adolescents:

  • Speech difficulties, including trouble pronouncing certain sounds
  • Difficulty sticking out the tongue or touching it to the roof of the mouth
  • Spacing issues between the front teeth
  • Oral hygiene challenges due to restricted movement

Dr. Mohsin Chaudhary offers gentle and precise treatment options to release tongue-tie and lip-tie, allowing for improved function and development.

• Frenotomy (Soft Tissue Release): A quick, minimally invasive procedure, often performed with a laser or sterile scissors, to release the tight tissue. This is commonly done for infants to improve feeding.
• Frenuloplasty: A more advanced procedure performed if a more extensive release is required, often under local anaesthetic for older children.
• Multidisciplinary Support: Our team works alongside speech therapists and orthodontists to provide comprehensive care tailored to each child’s needs.