Tongue-tie Treatment Near You
Is your child experiencing difficulty related to their tongue-tie? Tongue-tie develops when the connective tissue, or frenulum, connecting the roof of the mouth to the underside of the tongue is abnormally thick or short during fetal development. Therefore, the child is unable to eat and/or speak due to limited tongue movement. We provide tongue-tie treatments in Spruce Grove, helping your child eat and speak appropriately.
What are the Symptoms of a Tongue-tie?
The following signs and symptoms may indicate your child has a tongue-tie:
- They are unable to stick their tongue out.
- They have difficulty lifting or moving their tongue in their mouth.
- The tongue appears heart-shaped or notched when stuck out.
- They have difficulties during breastfeeding.
A tongue-tie can suppress your child’s ability to eat, speak, or brush their teeth. If the restricted movements hinder your child’s daily life, call our Spruce Grove dentist for a consultation to discuss treatment options.
Treatment for Tongue-ties
If you think that your child’s tongue-tie is causing them trouble, please schedule an appointment with us. At the appointment, our family dentists will look at your child’s mouth and discuss treatment options. Typically, for the treatment of tongue-tie, only a minor procedure, the frenectomy, is needed to release the tongue-tie. This is a quick procedure that only takes a few minutes and has very few associated risks; the only common after-effect is minor bleeding. After the procedure, we’ll give you aftercare instructions, including specific tongue stretches to do to keep the tissues from tightening too much.
Looking to Treat Your Child’s Tongue-tie?
If your child is suffering from a tongue-tie and it’s causing disruptions to their daily life, please contact us! We offer tongue-tie treatments near you to help your child restore the functionality of their tongue.