Frenectomy (Tongue Tie) Procedure

Tongue Tie Frenectomy for Sleep Apnea

The condition known as being tongue-tied is caused when the frenulum (the band of tissue that connects the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is too short and tight. As a result, the movement of the tongue is restricted. The surgery to correct this condition is called a frenectomy. Parents may be familiar with the condition and how it can lead to possible problems breastfeeding newborns along with potential speech problems down the road. But recent studies have also identified tongue-ties as a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

[jacobsnodgrass]

Did not expect the snoring in the beginning

[anonymousalligator]

I still don't get how would that work. Intuitively I would expect worse snoring as tongue has larger range of motion after rhe procedure and can relax into the airways with fewer restrictions 🤔

[Maddie]

I always thought this was performed for children who have tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) and was performed to give the tongue more range in speech. It’s an Abnormal frenulum in the tongue.

[PankajKumar-qcqi]

Hello sir toung Tai problem sir reply sir