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Hyderabad’s Trusted Center for Tongue-Tie Diagnosis and Release

Expert Tongue-Tie Treatment in Hyderabad

Dr. Tejas Melkote — Pediatric Dental Specialist with 20+ Years of Experience at Tooth Fairy Dental Care

What Is Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia)?

Tongue-tie is a condition present at birth where a short or tight lingual frenulum (the tissue under the tongue) restricts the tongue’s natural movement. It can affect infants, children, and even adults.

How Does Tongue-Tie Look?

  • Heart-shaped or notched tongue when extended
  • Difficulty lifting or moving the tongue side-to-side
  • Inability to stick the tongue beyond the lips or reach upper teeth

Common Symptoms in Babies and Mothers

In Babies:

  • Poor latch during breastfeeding
  • Clicking sounds or frequent feeding
  • Low weight gain or fussiness

In Mothers:

  • Sore or cracked nipples
  • Pain during nursing or low milk supply

Does Tongue-Tie Cause Other Problems?

Feeding Challenges

  • May interfere with breastfeeding due to poor latch
  • Bottle feeding is usually unaffected
  • Requires careful assessment before deciding on treatment

Speech Concerns

  • May affect pronunciation of certain sounds: t, d, l, s, th
  • Speech delay is not always caused by tongue-tie
  • Speech therapy is often recommended before surgery

Myths & Misconceptions

  • ❌ No scientific evidence links tongue-tie to sleep apnea
  • ❌ Lip tie is often over diagnosed and rarely requires treatment

Diagnosis & Treatment Options

How Tongue-Tie Is Diagnosed

  • Physical examination of the tongue and mouth
  • Feeding history and parental feedback
  • Feeding observation with a certified lactation consultant (if breastfeeding)

First-Line Approach: Supportive Care

  • Lactation support to improve latch and position
  • Many cases improve without surgery
  • Treatment only recommended when functional limitations persist

What is a Frenotomy?

  • Quick, in-office release of the frenulum using sterile scissors or laser
  • Best performed within the first month of life for optimal recovery
  • Performed by Dr. Tejas Melkote — 20+ years of pediatric surgical experience

Risks (Rare but Possible)

  • Minor bleeding or infection
  • Feeding aversion or scarring
  • Temporary salivary gland irritation

Questions to Ask Before Surgery

  • Have all conservative options been tried?
  • What are the benefits of doing the procedure now?
  • Can I get a second opinion?
  • What is the long-term outlook for my child?

Tongue-Tie Isn’t Just a Baby Issue — It Affects Children and Adults Too

While tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is often detected in infancy due to breastfeeding issues, many cases go unnoticed into childhood — and even adulthood. Studies show that untreated tongue-tie can lead to chronic problems like speech difficulties, mouth breathing, sleep disturbances, dental crowding, and jaw tension.

At Tooth Fairy Dental Care, we routinely see older children and adults who benefit greatly from a professional tongue-tie release, especially when combined with myofunctional therapy and airway-focused care.

Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child’s speech or an adult struggling with sleep or tension — a thorough tongue-tie evaluation could be the missing link to long-term relief.

 

Dr. Tejas Melkote – Transforming Lives Through Compassionate Pediatric Dental Care

With over two decades of dedicated pediatric dental experience, Dr. Tejas Melkote has helped thousands of children and families overcome feeding difficulties, speech delays, and oral health concerns caused by tongue-tie and related conditions. As one of the most trusted pediatric dental surgeons in Hyderabad, he brings clinical precision, child-friendly care, and a passion for improving lives through early intervention.

At Tooth Fairy Dental Care Hyderabad, we believe that no child should suffer silently from feeding challenges or unclear speech. Through expert tongue-tie evaluations, compassionate treatment plans, and collaboration with speech and lactation specialists, we offer one of the most comprehensive care models in South India.

If you’re searching for a pediatric dentist for tongue-tie treatment in Hyderabad, or seeking advice from a trusted expert, Tooth Fairy Dental Care is your partner in long-term oral and airway health.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Get expert guidance and personalized treatment for tongue-tie from Dr. Tejas Melkote at Tooth Fairy Dental Care, Hyderabad.