Lip & Tongue-Tie Treatment in Lexington

What is a lip & tongue-tie?

Baby sucking their thumb while their mother holds them

A tongue-tie occurs when the lingual frenulum, which connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, is too short or thick. A lip-tie happens when the frenulum between the lip and gums is too short or thick. These restricted issues can limit normal function movement of the oral structures and lead to complications. It is estimated that approximately 20% of the population is affected by these restrictions.

Lip Restrictions

Close up of a lip tie connecting the upper lip to the upper gums
Close up of a lip tie connecting the upper lip to the upper gums
Close up of a lip tie connecting the upper lip to the upper gums
Close up of a lip tie connecting the upper lip to the upper gums
Close up of a lip tie connecting the upper lip to the upper gums

Tongue Restrictions

Close up of a tongue-tie connecting the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth
Close up of a tongue-tie connecting the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth
Close up of a tongue-tie connecting the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth
Close up of a tongue-tie connecting the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth
Close up of a tongue-tie connecting the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth

Buccal (Cheek) Restrictions

Close up of a mouth with a tongue tie connecting to the inside of the cheeks
Close up of a mouth with a tongue tie connecting to the inside of the cheeks
Close up of a mouth with a tongue tie connecting to the inside of the cheeks
Close up of a mouth with a tongue tie connecting to the inside of the cheeks