TONGUE TIE
What is a tongue tie?
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition where a baby’s tongue is unusually attached to the floor of the mouth due to a short lingual frenulum, affecting tongue function. It often requires treatment and can cause issues like feeding difficulties, reflux, or colic. Support is available for both breast and bottle feeding, as well as for unsettled babies.
My approach to treating tongue tie and oral dysfunction
Treatment for tongue tie is tailored to each baby based on the tie’s severity and the symptoms it causes. A holistic assessment using a validated tool helps determine if a tongue tie division is necessary or whether oral exercises and massage would be best depending on the class of the tie and oral tension. If a tongue tie release is advisable then I will discuss this as the best solution and it is a case of figuring out when would be the best time for the procedure in order for the best possible outcome. The division is only a small part of the issue and the pre and post work will pay dividends in long term benefits.
Services offered
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Initial Assessment
£150
Initial appointments are within your home and include:
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Medical and infant feeding history
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Tongue Tie/Oral Dysfunction assessment
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Tension and tone assessment
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Midwife led infant feeding support
Based on the assessment, this appointment may also include:
✓ Breast/Bottle/Combi feeding plans
✓ Review of infant growth
✓ Muscular and fascial tension release exercises
✓ Scar remodelling
✓ Prescribed oral function exercises to practice at home
✓ Colic and reflux support
✓ Infant sleep support
✓ Introducing solid foods
✓ Care integration with NHS medical practitioners
✓ Options to arrange an appointment for surgical release of tongue tie (frenulotomy)
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Tongue Tie Division
£150
Following an initial consultation with Happy Bubba Tongue Tie Clinic a surgical release may be offered. These appointments will be booked during initial consultations.
Frenulotomy
✓ Tongue tie and oral function assessment
✓ Surgical release of restrictive tissue (frenulotomy)
✓ Muscular and fascial tension release exercises
✓ Infant feeding support post procedure
✓ Oral function aftercare exercises
✓ Following an initial consultation, a surgical release may be offered in partnership with the Natal Network
A tongue tie division is bookable following the initial assessment.
Have a question?
I am always happy to help and discuss your individual needs with you.
Ask me anything at hello@happybubba.co.uk.