Unlocking the Power of the Tongue: The Incredible Benefits of Tongue Tie Release in Adults!

Ankyloglossia (tongue tie) is a condition where the thin band of tissue connecting the tongue’s tip to the floor of the mouth (the lingual frenulum) is abnormally tight or short. Ankyloglossia restricts the tongue’s range of motion, limiting its ability to move when talking or feeding.

Are you or your loved one tired of facing speech, eating, or overall oral health challenges because of a tongue tie? Drs. Nathen Ellis and Gary Hubbard of Denver Dental Arts offer laser tongue tie release (laser frenectomy) to treat tongue ties. If you have ankyloglossia in Denver, North Carolina, it’s time to break free from the constraints of a tongue tie with a frenectomy. Visit us today and discover the incredible benefits of this simple yet life-changing procedure.

Benefits of Tongue Tie Release

Tongue tie release is a simple and safe procedure where the frenulum is cut to free up the movement of the tongue. While other doctors use invasive methods like scalpels to perform the procedure, our doctors use a laser to release tongue ties. We prefer laser surgical correction because it’s minimally invasive and reduces the recovery time.

Tongue tie release is commonly associated with children, where it greatly improves breastfeeding. However, the benefits of this procedure extend beyond childhood and can be just as transformative for adults.

Let’s explore the remarkable benefits that tongue tie release can bring to adults.

• Improved speech: Your tongue plays a vital role when speaking. Your tongue makes numerous movements to articulate different words clearly. Unfortunately, if your tongue’s movement is restricted, it’s challenging to pronounce certain words. A tongue tie release eliminates lisped speech and allows you to speak loudly
• Ability to enjoy foods more: The tongue moves food into the teeth for better chewing and grinding. A tongue tie limits your tongue’s ability to perform this function effectively, restricting you from eating hard and chewy foods. A tongue tie release improves your chewing and swallowing ability, enabling you to enjoy different foods
• Improved oral health: You may not have realized it, but your tongue plays a critical role in cleaning teeth. Your tongue helps remove food debris around your teeth, reducing the risk of cavities and gum disease. However, if you have a tongue tie, your tongue can’t stretch enough to clean the back of your teeth. Frenectomy improves your tongue’s movement, improving your oral hygiene
• TMJ pain relief: The jaw system is interrelated like many body parts. So, when you have a tongue tie, other muscles overwork to compensate for the tongue’s constrained movement. A tongue tie can put you at risk of TMJ disorder, resulting in unpleasant symptoms like headaches and jaw pain. Tongue tie release improves jaw movements, reducing the strain on the associated muscles. In turn, this minimizes or eliminates jaw pain and other TMJ-related discomforts
• Enhanced breathing: A tongue tie may lead to a narrowed airway and an increased chance of your tongue collapsing during sleep, obstructing the airway. Freeing up your tongue improves your breathing all day and night

Laser Tongue Tie Surgery for Adults

Does the above benefits of tongue tie release appeal to you? If you are in Denver, NC, and its environs, please call (704) 908-6969 to schedule a consultation with Denver Dental Arts for laser tongue tie release.