Dr. Alex and Dr. Kevin provide thoughtful evaluations, always taking time to explain what they see, what it means, and what your options are as a parent or caregiver.
What Is Tongue Tie and When Is Treatment Helpful
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is when the thin band of tissue under the tongue, called the frenum, is tighter or shorter than usual. It can affect up to 10% of the population and sometimes benefits from a frenum release or frenotomy. Dr. Alex and Dr. Kevin use evidence-based practices from the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Association of Orthodontists to determine if intervention is recommended. Treatment of a tongue-tie is surgery, and shouldn’t be considered lightly.
Our goal is to help you understand what is going on and decide, together, if tongue-tie treatment is the right move for your child right now.
Schedule A Tongue Tie Evaluation For Your Child Today
If you are concerned about your child’s feeding, speech, or oral comfort, we invite you to reach out so we can discuss whether tongue tie treatment is right for them. At Chatham Pediatric Dentistry, we will carefully evaluate your child’s needs and guide you through every step of their care.
Why Families Choose Chatham Pediatric Dentistry for Tongue-Tie Care
Dr. Alex and Dr. Kevin spent three full years after graduating from dental school specializing in dentistry for children of all ages, with extensive focus on growth and development. They believe in a conservative and evidence-based approach to treatment in line with AAPD, AAO, AAP, and AAO-HNS recommendations and intervention only when necessary. Sometimes less is more.
- Straightforward, evidence-based explanations in plain language
- Options and recommendations without pressure or guilt
- A kid-friendly, not too “medical” environment that lowers anxiety
- Doctors who actually like to talk things through and answer questions
We see families from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Pittsboro, and Chatham County, who are looking for thoughtful, not rushed, pediatric care.