A tight tongue-tie is cut so the tongue moves more freely.
Applied to Lips and mouth area
The tongue can move more freely, and breastfeeding or eating can become easier.
What the treatment is and how it's performed
With a tight tongue-tie that causes problems with breastfeeding, eating or speech, clipping can make it easier for the tongue to move. The band under the tongue is cut with scissors or a laser. Older children and adults may need a slightly larger operation.
The clipping is usually done once. The doctor decides whether you or your child need a check-up or more help, for example with breastfeeding or speech.
The clipping itself takes only a moment.
Pain level, downtime and healing
Little discomfort. There is usually little bleeding.
No downtime.
Who it's for and safety information