Tongue-tied.... literally?

[bagelpuppy]

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I just came back from an appointment with a new dentist. During a routine check-up, she told me (among other interesting things such as that I am missing two molars- I simply don't have them😕😕😕) that I am "tongue-tied".

I looked it up when I got home and it is a genetic condition("Ankyloglossia")- I have a pretty mild case but it can interfere with speech and things in severe cases. My dentist mentioned that when I am in dental school, I should get my frenulum snipped.

How did I not know about this for these past twenty+ years?
Is this as trivial of a procedure as she made it out to be? Does anyone have experience with having their frenulum cut or working with a patient who had this condition & needed their frenulum cut?

 

[tinman831]

How did I not know about this for these past twenty+ years?

It could have been minor enough that you did not see any adverse effects from the condition. Or, since it's been present since birth, you may have just grown accustomed to the way it is.

Is this as trivial of a procedure as she made it out to be? Does anyone have experience with having their frenulum cut or working with a patient who had this condition & needed their frenulum cut?

The procedure itself is relatively simple, a couple of incisions are made and the tissues is sutured up and allowed to heal. I wouldn't worry about it until you get into dental school. You can probably get discounted rates for being a student.

If you have any specific questions about your case, you need to consult with your own dental provider as you're not supposed to obtain medical advice on SDN.

 

[averagejoedds]

I have the same "condition". I don't have any adverse affects but I know people who do have speech impediments. Never really crossed my mind to fix it..maybe I should..

 

[billythekid]

I just came back from an appointment with a new dentist. During a routine check-up, she told me (among other interesting things such as that I am missing two molars- I simply don't have them😕😕😕) that I am "tongue-tied".

I looked it up when I got home and it is a genetic condition("Ankyloglossia")- I have a pretty mild case but it can interfere with speech and things in severe cases. My dentist mentioned that when I am in dental school, I should get my frenulum snipped.

How did I not know about this for these past twenty+ years?
Is this as trivial of a procedure as she made it out to be? Does anyone have experience with having their frenulum cut or working with a patient who had this condition & needed their frenulum cut?

if you have speech issues, just getting it snipped will not be sufficient. you would need a speech therapist after the surgery.