Tongue-Tie Release

A tongue-tie, or restricted lingual frenulum, occurs when the band of tissue under the tongue limits its normal range of motion. This can affect nursing in infants, speech clarity, swallowing patterns, and orofacial development as a child grows. At Jeremy Montrose, DMD, tongue-tie release is evaluated as part of a broader look at oral function, growth, and airway health, rather than as an isolated procedure.

Evaluation and Approach

Dr. Jeremy Montrose, D.M.D., provides functional frenuloplasty for tongue and lip ties across all ages, drawing on training that includes the Comprehensive Frenulum Inspection and Surgery Workshop (Infant to Adult) and Functional Frenuloplasty training at the Breathe Institute. Evaluation considers how tongue mobility relates to feeding, speech, swallowing, and myofunctional habits.

What the Procedure Involves

Soft Tissue Laser — used to perform frenectomy procedures with precision and minimal discomfort.
Functional Assessment — the frenulum is examined in the context of overall tongue function, not in isolation.
Coordinated Care — release may be paired with myofunctional therapy to support proper tongue posture and movement afterward.

Who May Benefit

Infants — when tongue mobility is a suspected factor in feeding difficulty.
Children — when speech, swallowing, or oral development may be affected.
Adults — when restricted tongue movement contributes to ongoing functional concerns.

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