Tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, restricts tongue movement due to a tight or short frenulum, often affecting feeding, speech, or oral comfort, especially in infants and children. Effective treatment restores function and comfort. At ENT Central in Palmerston North, Dr. Naveed Basheeth offers expert diagnosis and personalized care for tongue tie.
How long do tongue tie treatment benefits last?
Frenotomy or frenuloplasty typically provides permanent relief, with follow-up care ensuring sustained oral function and development, especially in children.
Can treatment improve breastfeeding or speech?
Yes, releasing the frenulum enhances tongue mobility, improving breastfeeding success in infants and speech clarity in children and adults.
Are tongue tie treatments safe and comfortable?
Absolutely, procedures like frenotomy are minimally invasive, safe, and cause minimal discomfort, with rapid recovery supported by tailored care.
Will my child need surgery for tongue tie?
Often, a simple frenotomy suffices, but complex cases may require frenuloplasty, determined after careful assessment by Dr. Basheeth.