Without treating tongue-tie, it can affect the health of your child through different ages in their life. During infancy, untreated tongue-tie can result in these health consequences: Poor bonding between mother and baby. Sleep deprivation for both mother and baby.
Is it necessary to cut a tongue-tie?
If necessary, tongue-tie can be treated with a surgical cut to release the frenulum (frenotomy). If additional repair is needed or the lingual frenulum is too thick for a frenotomy, a more extensive procedure known as a frenuloplasty might be an option.
Why do people get their frenulum removed?
A frenectomy is a surgery for removing frenum tissue, including the attachment to the underlying bone. The purpose of a tissue removal frenectomy is to correct unwanted tissues that are causing a dysfunctional frenum. Typically, a frenectomy suggests a small reduction of a frenum that is too short or tight.
Is the mouth frenulum important?
The main purpose of a frenum is to give the lower and upper lip, as well as the tongue proper support and more stability in your mouth. If you suffer from an oversized frenum, it can lead to various problems that can affect your teeth, gums, and mouth.
Does everybody have a Frenum?
Everyone has frenums in their mouths, but the shape and size of frenums vary widely across people. Because frenums are semi-loose bits of tissue in the mouth, many people experience frenum tears once in a while. These are usually not causes for concern.
Do most people have a frenulum?
Symptoms of tongue-tie in adults You may not even be aware you have one, if you have a mild case. Approximately 3.5 to 5 percent of all people are born with tongue-tie. Additionally, some doctors recommend parents hold off on tongue-tie surgery in infants, stating that the lingual frenulum tends to loosen over time.
Is it normal to have a frenulum?
Normally, the frenulum is long enough to enable the foreskin to retract normally when the penis becomes erect; but sometimes, the frenulum is short, resulting in a condition called frenulum breve.
Does the frenulum go away?
Healing and Management There is no treatment specifically indicated for a torn frenulum, as the tissue will usually heal itself spontaneously over time. It is recommended for affected individuals to avoid sexual intercourse for a period of time following the incident to allow the tissue to heal.
Is the frenulum removed when circumcised?
If you are circumcised, your frenulum may not be a concern, because most or all of the frenulum was likely removed along with the foreskin during circumcision. Because not all circumcisions are created equal, some people may experience a partially intact frenulum or develop scar tissue after circumcision.May 2, 1997
What part is cut during circumcision?
Circumcision removes the foreskin covering the glans (head) of the penis.