This is a condition that can be present from birth where a short, tight band of tissue called the lingual frenulum tethers the bottom of the tongue to 5e floor of the mouth. This can restrict Tongue movement and potentially interfere with breast and/or bottle feeding.

This is a minor surgical procedure that involves releasing the tight lingual frenulum (thin piece of tissue/skin) under a baby’s tongue in infants with tongue-tie in order to improve tongue mobility and help to improve feeding..

In young infants the frenulum has very few nerve endings and blood vessels so discomfort is minimal and often brief. Most babies settle quickly, especially when offered a feed immediately after, which helps to soothe and comfort them.