tongue-tie, but at least half of these babies can still breastfeed normally. That means around 2 to 5 percent of babies have a tongue-tie that may cause a problem with breastfeeding or bottle feeding. Why can tongue-tie be a problem? Most babies born with a tongue-tie don’t have any problems breastfeeding and don’t need any treatment.
Tongue tie surgery, called a frenulotomy, is rarely needed. The surgery involves cutting and releasing the tethered frenulum under the tongue. It is most often done in the provider's office. Infection or bleeding afterward is possible, but rare. Surgery for more severe cases or for older children is done in a hospital operating room.
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