Lip- & Tongue-Tie Treatment – Dumfries, VA

Help Your Child Speak and Smile Comfortably

Lip- and tongue-ties are uncomfortable health conditions that can make it difficult for a child to eat and drink easily and may set them up for a host of overall health concerns like slow weight gain and speech difficulties. Thankfully, these issues can be safely and comfortably addressed with a brief and effective procedure called a frenectomy. Here’s a quick look at the problems lip- and tongue-ties can cause as well as how they can be treated at Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Virginia.

Why Choose Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Virginia for Lip- & Tongue-Tie Treatment?

  • Experienced and Compassionate Oral Surgeon
  • Brief, Simple, and Comfortable Procedure
  • Insurance Welcomed

How Do Lip- and Tongue-Ties Develop?

Cute baby has tongue-tie

Some children are born with lip- or tongue-ties, which are conditions caused by the tissues connecting the lip to the gums or the tongue to the floor of the mouth being too thick at birth. This makes it difficult for the mouth to make the movements necessary to comfortably breastfeed, eat, and, eventually, speak, and it can cause a host of problems like indigestion, inadequate feeding, trouble sleeping, and frequent crying.

Why Is It Important to Treat Lip- & Tongue-Ties?

Baby cries in distress

An untreated lip- or tongue-tie can lead to a range of issues like:

  • Speech delays or impediments
  • Acid reflux and other digestive issues
  • Problems with the airway that make it difficult to breathe comfortably
  • The head being held in a forward position
  • Teeth grinding

These issues can make it difficult to socialize, get enough nutrition, and stay in good health while causing a great deal of unnecessary discomfort. It’s typically best to have a lip- or tongue-tie treated by a qualified oral surgeon as early as possible, but adults can also sometimes benefit from frenectomies.

Lip- & Tongue-Tie Treatment

Baby smiles in mother’s arms

Lip- and tongue-ties are typically addressed with treatments called frenectomies that work by removing the excess tissue that restricts the movement of the lip or tongue. This simple procedure offers a range of impressive benefits like:

  • Restoring the mouth’s range of motion
  • Minimal bleeding
  • Brief recovery timeframes
  • Easy aftercare instructions

We’ll take care to provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to help ensure a smooth healing process.