Tongue ties and lip ties can affect feeding, comfort, oral function, and development during infancy and childhood. At Bright Healthy Smiles, we provide thoughtful evaluations and personalized recommendations to help families better understand whether treatment may be appropriate for their child.
Our approach focuses on function, development, and family education. We take time to listen, evaluate concerns, and help parents make informed decisions about their child’s care.
Understanding oral ties can help families make confident, informed decisions about their child’s care and development.
A tongue tie occurs when the tissue beneath the tongue restricts movement and may affect feeding, oral function, or development.
A lip tie involves tissue connecting the upper lip to the gums that may contribute to feeding or oral hygiene concerns in some children.
Treatment recommendations are based on symptoms, function, development, and a thorough clinical evaluation.
A frenectomy is a procedure that releases restrictive tissue to improve tongue or lip mobility when treatment is appropriate.
Our process is designed to help families understand their options and feel comfortable every step of the way.
We review your child's history, concerns, symptoms, feeding challenges, and oral development before performing a comprehensive examination.
If a tongue tie or lip tie is present, we discuss findings and determine whether treatment may be beneficial.
When appropriate, a frenectomy can be performed using techniques designed to support comfort and efficient healing.
We provide recovery guidance, answer questions, and monitor healing to support a positive outcome.
Thoughtful evaluation and treatment can help families better understand concerns related to feeding, comfort, and oral function.
When appropriate, tongue tie and lip tie treatment may support important aspects of a child’s growth and development.
Greater mobility may help support normal tongue and lip movement.
Some infants and children experience improved feeding comfort and efficiency following treatment.
Addressing functional concerns early may help support healthy oral development.
Families gain a clearer understanding of their child's needs and available treatment options.
Bright Healthy Smiles takes a thoughtful, development-focused approach to tongue tie and lip tie evaluations. We understand that parents often receive conflicting information and may have questions about whether treatment is necessary.
Our team focuses on careful assessment, clear communication, and individualized recommendations that support each child’s unique needs and goals.
Our pediatric dental team is committed to helping families understand tongue tie and lip tie concerns through education, thoughtful evaluation, and personalized care.
Schedule an evaluation with our team to learn more about your child's oral development and whether treatment may be appropriate.
Answers to common questions families ask about tongue tie and lip tie treatment.
We believe families deserve clear information and thoughtful guidance when considering treatment. Our team explains recommendations, expected costs, and available benefits so parents can make informed decisions with confidence.
We help families understand available dental benefits and any coverage that may apply to treatment.
Recommendations and costs vary based on your child's needs and whether treatment is appropriate.
We review treatment recommendations, timelines, and expected costs before care begins so families know what to expect.
All care takes place at our Upper East Side office at 1317 Third Avenue, between East 75th and 76th Streets. Families visit us from neighborhoods across Manhattan, including:
Questions about getting here? Call (212) 355-7760 or schedule an appointment.
