Is a Dental Tongue Tie Treatment Necessary?

It is helpful to understand how a Pediatric dentist can treat tongue tie in the least invasive manner possible to decide if you should visit a dentist to see if treatment is right for you.

When to consider dental tongue tie treatment

Even though it is never a pleasant experience to hear that your child may need dental tongue tie release treatment, you can help yourself and your child properly prepare by learning more about what to expect. The following is an overview of dental tongue tie release treatment and when it is likely to be recommended by a dentist.

What is a dental tongue tie?

A dental tongue tie is a condition that may limit the child’s ability to use their tongue. It involves excess connective tissue that essentially ties the tip of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. The condition occurs at birth, and may/may not cause complications with eating, speaking and oral health. A pediatric dentist can assess the severity of a tongue tie and determine if treatment is necessary.

How is dental tongue tie treated?

The primary method of dental tongue tie treatment is a minor surgical procedure known as a frenectomy. Many dentists may utilize various tools and instruments to remove the tissue causing the tongue tie. Some minimally invasive dentists may utilize laser therapy to address the concern. With that said, not every child with tongue tie requires treatment. Some dentists may also wait and see if the symptoms affect the child’s ability to function or their oral health.

Is tongue tie treatment necessary?

The American Academy Of Pediatric Dentist recommends all parents whose children are experiencing either Lactation difficulties or Speech therapy to work with either  a Lactation specialist  or Speech therapist respectively, before and after Tongue tie release surgery. There is no strong clinical research to show Tongue tie release is necessary but there are individual cases where completing surgery can make a world of difference.

Associative reasons to seek Tongue tie release consultation?

• Trouble breastfeeding
• Difficulty eating
• Speech complications
• Increase the risk of cavities

Who should I visit for tongue tie treatment?

A pediatric dentist can help you through the dental tongue tie treatment process. They differ from traditional dentists in that they take a more holistic view of treatment.

Talk to a Pediatric dentist about tongue tie treatment

Our team offers dental tongue tie release treatment. We believe in taking a more holistic approach to treatment, and we almost always choose the least invasive treatment option possible.

Are you considering tongue tie treatment in the Suffolk area? Get more information at https://www.pediatricdentistsuffolk.com.