The tongue is often taken for granted — until something interferes with how well it works. In cases of tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) or oral ties, releasing the restriction (via frenotomy or frenuloplasty) can be a very important step. But that procedure alone is not enough. To truly restore function, one must understand what the tongue does and why restoring its full range of motion is so critical.

When most parents think of taking their child to the dentist, they picture cleanings, cavity checks, and advice about brushing and flossing. Those things are important, but an airway dentist takes pediatric dentistry a step further—focusing not just on teeth, but on how a child breathes and grows.

At the Oral Tie Center, one of the guiding principles of our care is simple yet powerful: patient led, doctor supported. But what does that actually mean for you or your child when you walk through our doors?

Tongue ties are a condition that affects people of all ages, yet they are often overlooked or misunderstood. Many parents only learn about tongue ties when their baby struggles with feeding, but the reality is that tongue ties can impact children, teenagers, and adults as well. Addressing this condition early in life is important, but even later treatment provides significant benefits.

One often-overlooked contributing factor to OSA in children is the presence of a lip or tongue tie, which can lead to restricted oral function and airway obstruction. Addressing these ties through a release procedure, also known as a frenectomy, can significantly improve sleep quality and overall health in affected children.