Frenotomy for Tongue-TieCurrent as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics |
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Frenotomy for Tongue-TieDuring a frenotomy to repair tongue-tie, the doctor clips (cuts) the lingual frenulum. The frenulum is the tissue that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Most babies don't need stitches afterward. Current as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics |
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