Tongue Tie Release (Frenectomy, Frenuloplasty) Post Surgery Instructions

It is best to strengthen and train the tongue muscle with myofunctional therapy. And create more room in the mouth with a palatal expander, prior to doing a tongue tie release procedure. Otherwise the tongue will have no room to move and it will have no idea how to function. Usually 2-3 hours of myofunctional therapy and 2-6 months of palatal expander use will suffice. Every case is different and needs to be individually evaluated by a trained dentist and myofunctional therapist.
Tongue, lip and buccal tie release is also called frenectomy or frenuloplasty. Tongue tie is sometimes called ankylglossia by medical professionals.
Tongue tie procedures require planning to avoid reattachment. Sometimes tongue tie releases need to be done in two phases to achieve optimal results. A delayed approach to tongue tie release is usually advised for optimal results. Untying a tongue will not automatically result in normal function. It is better two improve the strength and function of the tongue with myofunctional therapy prior to doing a release. The tongue is a complex muscle and it needs to be trained. Additionally, it is often better to improve the size and space in the mouth with a palatal expander. Many of the functional problems with the tongue are related to the mouth being too small. The tongue will be better able to function when there is space for it to move properly.