When most people think of lip and tongue-ties, they imagine infants who struggle to breastfeed. But these conditions don’t always disappear with age. In fact, many adults continue to live with lip or tongue-ties without realizing that their speech difficulties, jaw discomfort, or even sleep issues may be connected to the restricted tissue. The good news is that a frenectomy—a simple, in-office procedure—can provide relief at any age.
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