Tongue tier for 18 year old

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Asked for Female, 44 Years

Dear doctor, My dentist has advised that my son's tongue tier should be surgically cut as it's affecting his jaw movement. Please advise if it's really necessary to undergo that procedure or what could be the disadvantage of retaining it. He is 18 year old boy. If there are benefits of getting tongue it freed from tier . I have attached photo of the same. Request you to kindly advise.

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Dr. Pooja Agrawal

Dentist 10 yrs exp Anugul

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Better to get surgery done for speech enchantmegt . its very minor surgery ..U can check for clinics who can do the procedure with laser..

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wait for a while and get it done later also..but sooner u do it will help u

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Dr. Sharwari Pawale

Dental Surgeon 5 yrs exp Pune

Hello Better to get the surgery done

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Dr. Aakarshan

Dentist 4 yrs exp Pathankot

Based on your dentist's advice and the clinical presentation, undergoing a Lingual Frenectomy/toungue tie release is highly recommended. The restriction directly impacts the mechanics and function of the lower jaw and the tongue. Most frequently faced issues are associated with Speech, swallowing and chewing. Some of which you must have experienced with your son too.

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Schedule the surgical procedure after the detailed clinical evaluation.

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This is a minor and a routine surgical procedure and you will just have to follow the instructions provided by the dentist post-op.

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Dr. Inavolu Shamini

Dentist 10 yrs exp Hyderabad

Hello It is always advisable to get the tongue tie surgery done

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