Why Choose Florida Tongue Tie Institute for Lip & Tongue-Tie?
- Care Provided by a Mother of 3 & All Female Staff
- Laser Technology Makes Treatment Fast & Gentle
- Certified Dentist with Over a Decade of Experience
What Causes Lip & Tongue-Ties?
Inside everyone’s mouth, there are three small bands of tissue called frenulums (or frenula or frena). One connects each lip to the gums, and another is found beneath the tongue. During fetal development, a process called apoptosis is supposed to occur where the lips and tongue separate from the rest of the mouth, allowing them to move freely. Sometimes, this doesn’t quite happen, and the frenulum ends up being so short or thick that it prevents the proper range of motion, creating what is called a lip or tongue-tie.