Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) can make feeding, speech, and everyday movement harder than it should be. A quick, gentle frenectomy releases the restrictive band of tissue, helping babies, children, and adults move the tongue freely and comfortably.
A fast, minimally invasive release in one short visit.
Improves feeding, speech, and tongue movement.
Safe and comfortable for infants, children, and adults.
Simple aftercare with a smooth, quick recovery.
A tongue tie, known medically as ankyloglossia, is a condition where the lingual frenulum, the thin band of tissue connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, is too short, tight, or attached too far forward. This restricts how far and how freely the tongue can move.
At Mint Dental Care, we carefully assess the frenulum and the tongue's range of motion. A closely related lip tie can affect the upper lip in the same way, and both are easily checked during a simple, comfortable examination.
Tongue tie can show up in different ways at different ages. Spotting it early helps protect feeding, speech, and oral development.
Babies may struggle to latch, feed slowly, or cause nipple pain, a common sign of breastfeeding difficulty.
The tongue can't lift to the palate or stick out past the lower lip, and may look heart-shaped at the tip.
Older children may find certain sounds harder, affecting clarity and speech development.
Clicking while feeding, poor weight gain in babies, or mouth breathing can all point to a tongue tie.
Because the tongue is central to so many functions, a restrictive frenulum can have a wider impact than many parents expect, from the first days of breastfeeding through to clear speech and healthy oral development.
Not at all. Many adults live with an undiagnosed tongue tie for years, coping with speech limitations, eating difficulties, jaw tension, or trouble cleaning the back teeth with the tongue. A frenectomy is just as effective in adulthood as it is in childhood.
If a tight lingual frenulum has been affecting your comfort or confidence, it is never too late to treat. At Mint Dental Care in Dubai, we assess adult cases carefully and explain whether a simple release would help you speak, eat, and move the tongue more freely.
Our team will assess the tongue's movement and the frenulum, then explain clearly whether a frenectomy would help, for your baby, your child, or yourself. Book a relaxed, no-pressure consultation today.
Book a Consultation TodayBoth methods successfully release a tongue tie, but the laser technique offers some real advantages in comfort and recovery for most patients.
Recovery from a frenectomy is usually quick and uncomplicated. Knowing what to expect helps you support smooth healing at home.
Babies can usually feed straight away; many latch better immediately after the release.
Mild soreness is normal. A small white healing patch under the tongue is expected and harmless.
Gentle tongue stretches, done as advised, keep the area open and prevent reattachment.
The site heals fully, with improved tongue movement settling in over the following weeks.
The cost of tongue tie treatment depends on the patient's age, the severity of the ankyloglossia, and whether a laser frenectomy or surgical release is used. Everything is explained in full during your initial consultation, with no hidden fees and no surprises.
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It's very quick and well tolerated. The area is gently numbed, and the laser release takes only moments. Most babies settle quickly and can feed straight away.
Right away. We usually encourage feeding immediately after the release, and many parents notice a more comfortable, deeper latch from the very first feed.
Yes. Simple, gentle stretches done a few times a day for a couple of weeks keep the area open and help prevent the frenulum from reattaching. We show you exactly how.
With a laser frenectomy, stitches are usually not needed because the laser seals the tissue as it releases it. A surgical release may occasionally require a small dissolvable stitch.
Reattachment is uncommon when the recommended stretching exercises are followed during healing. Keeping up the aftercare for the first couple of weeks gives the best, lasting result.
Simply message us on WhatsApp or call the clinic to arrange a consultation at Mint Dental Care in Dubai. Your initial assessment comes with clear advice on the next steps.
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