Adult symptoms: Adult symptoms are often related to years of compensatory movements created to make up for the lack of tongue movement. Some of the most common symptoms include speech disorders, sleep disorders and postural disturbances.

At Tanglewood Pediatric Dentistry, we use the function-first model to diagnose our patients. With this model, our patients get a comprehensive assessment prior to determining whether a frenuloplasty is needed. This eliminates unnecessary procedures.

After a comprehensive consultation you may be identified as a possible candidate for a frenuloplasty. We perform this procedure under laser guidance in our office after the necessary adjunct therapies are performed to prepare you for the procedure.

Prior to the procedure, you will have a consultation to determine if the procedure is necessary. Once it is determined that the procedure is indicated, the frenuloplasty is completed in several minutes followed by the placement of sutures to aid in primary healing. We provide a comprehensive list of adjunct functional providers to assist you before/after the procedure.