Adult TongueTie

If you have a tongue-tie, Redtree Dental is here to help! For adults with tongue-tie, Redtree Dental is pleased to offer a simple procedure called a frenectomy. This procedure involves releasing the tight frenulum in order to improve the tongue’s movement, which will potentially improve breathing, speech and overall oral health. Let Redtree Dental help treat your tongue tie and help improve your oral health, speech and overall quality of life.

Tongue-tie occurs when the tissue that connects the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth (the lingual frenulum) is unusually thick, short or tight, restricting the movement of the tongue. A tongue-tie in an adult can lead to difficulties with speech, swallowing, breathing, and oral hygiene, as well as possible issues with jaw problems and sleep apnea.

The most common treatment for a tongue-tie is a frenectomy, which involves making an incision in the frenulum in order to release the tongue. The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia, with a laser. Following treatment, exercises to train the tongue and mouth muscles (myofunctional therapy) can help to ensure proper function of the tongue and prevent any reattachment of the frenulum.