Northeast Lip and Tongue Tie Center Blog

As a parent, you want to make sure your child can eat, speak, and grow comfortably. Sometimes, a small piece of tissue in the mouth called a frenum can interfere with normal oral development. The frenum connects the lips, cheeks, or tongue to the gums and jaw. When this tissue is too tight or thick, it can restrict movement and lead to functional problems. A frenectomy is a simple procedure that releases this restrictive tissue.

Here are 5 common signs your child may benefit from one.

If your child is scheduled for a frenectomy, it’s natural to wonder what recovery will look like and how long it will take. A frenectomy is a simple procedure that releases a tight frenum—the small band of tissue under the tongue or upper lip—to improve speech, feeding, or oral function. The good news is that recovery is usually quick and manageable for most children.