The tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth by a small band of tissue, similar to a web, called the lingual frenulum.
Frenectomy, a procedure where the lingual frenulum is cut to release the tongue, is commonly performed on babies.
Having a tethered tongue can cause multiple difficulties for babies, children, and adults.
Having a tethered tongue can cause multiple difficulties for babies, children, and adults, like interfering with breastfeeding and speech difficulties.
Affordability: Surgery and postoperative recovery tend to be less costly.
Frenuloplasty: This is a comprehensive procedure that separates the tongue from the floor of the mouth.