Complications of tongue-tie release or frenectomy are extremely rare, especially when you have a knowledgeable dental team working for you. And even rare complications do not tend to be life-altering because they can be corrected with intervention.
Rare risks include bleeding, salivary gland issues, and infection. However, your Dunedin, Otago dentist takes every precaution when performing the very routine tongue-tie release. We even use a laser, which means no cutting.
What Is a Tongue Tie?
Frenula tissue is normal beneath the tongue, upper lip and gums. However, it can be too tight or tethered, making life difficult. For babies, it can interfere with breastfeeding, sleep, and breathing. Later, it can hamper speech development, lead to chewing complications, and cause oral health issues.
Your child’s dentist in Dunedin can gently release the tongue tie, giving your baby the best head start in life. By relying on our dental laser, there is little to no bleeding, and your child may not even feel the release.
Talk to Your Family Dentist in Dunedin, NZ to Learn More
If you would like to arrange a tongue-tie release consultation with the dentist or have questions for our dental team, we encourage you to reach out to Bell Hill Dental today.
