Do All Tongue Ties Need Surgical Treatment?
The presence alone of a tongue-tie is not an indicator for treatment. Tongue mobility is the critical factor that affects breast feeding.
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Reasons for treating a babies Tongue Tie with surgery
National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE guidelines) suggests difficulties with breastfeeding babies is the only reason to release a tongue/lip tie in a baby.
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Why a Laser For Tongue Tie Surgery in Babies?
Traditionally a tongue tie has been released with a quick snip of a scissors. The tissue is very thin and doesn’t bleed more than a couple of drops so this is a realistic, convenient and quick method to release a tongue tie in a baby and in the right hands a scissors is very successful.
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An Explanation of Tongue Tie and Lip Ties in Babies
Tongue-tie is when the tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth by a thin piece of tissue called a frenulum. Usually this piece of tissue is loosely attached, but in some babies it is tight and or short, stopping the tongue from moving freely.
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