Tongue-Tie Treatment: What to Expect Before, During, and After

Does your child have trouble breastfeeding or pronouncing certain words? It could mean that the band of tissue (known as a frenulum) that tethers their tongue to their mouth is too thick and doesn’t allow for a free range of motion. This condition is known as a tongue-tie, and it’s often best to have it treated by a pediatric dentist as early in life as possible. But what exactly will the procedure look like? Here’s what you can typically expect before, during, and after your child’s tongue-tie treatment.