Tongue & Lip Tie Consultation
Honest, conservative evaluation of tongue and lip ties, because not every tie needs treatment, and we'll always tell you the truth.
What it does for a child
A tongue tie occurs when the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth is unusually tight, restricting movement. A lip tie involves similar tissue at the upper or lower lip. Both are assessed routinely as part of every exam. A consultation gives us the opportunity to take a closer look, talk through your concerns, and give you an honest, independent evaluation of whether intervention is actually warranted.
Why it matters for kids
Tongue and lip ties have become one of the most over-diagnosed conditions in pediatric care. A tight attachment is not automatically a problem, and releasing one unnecessarily is still a procedure with real recovery and real cost. We evaluate for functional impact: feeding, speech, and dental development. If we don't see a clear functional problem, we'll tell you that plainly.
What to expect
A thorough assessment of the frenulum attachments, a conversation about what we find, and an honest recommendation. When a release is genuinely indicated, we refer to trusted oral and maxillofacial surgeons and stay involved in your child's care throughout.
How we keep kids comfortable
The evaluation itself is quick and non-invasive, just a careful look and some gentle assessment. No pressure, no alarm, no agenda. Just an honest answer to what can be a very confusing question.
FAQs
Honest answers to the questions parents ask us most. No judgment. Just the truth.
Their observation is worth taking seriously, and we're glad you're getting a second look. That said, any recommendation for a release should come with a clear explanation of what functional problem it's meant to solve. We'll give you our honest, independent evaluation and help you make a decision that actually makes sense for your child.
Almost never, actually. Lip ties are extremely common and the vast majority cause no clinical problems at all. The scenario where we'd consider a referral is a significant gap between the upper front teeth caused by a thick lip tie, and even then we often prefer to monitor first.
Bring it to us and we'll take a thorough look. Speech-related tongue ties are one of the more legitimate reasons to consider a release, but we want to see clear functional evidence before recommending anything. We'll work alongside the speech therapist to make sure you get a complete picture.
We have answers and a chair waiting for you.
Strong teeth without the wait
Book one family slot and walk out with protected smiles in less time than a grocery run.