👅 What is Adult Tongue Tie?
Adult tongue tie (ankyloglossia) occurs when the lingual frenulum (the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is too short or tight, restricting tongue movement. While often identified in infants, many cases go undiagnosed into adulthood.
🔍 Common Symptoms of Adult Tongue Tie
Difficulty speaking clearly or quickly (speech restrictions)
Trouble swallowing or moving food around the mouth
Frequent jaw or neck tension
Snoring or mild sleep apnea
Oral hygiene issues due to limited tongue range
Headaches or TMJ pain
🦷 How Adult Tongue Tie Affects You
Speech: May cause speech impediments, mumbling, or difficulty enunciating.
Oral Health: Harder to clean teeth properly, increasing risk of decay or gum disease.
Sleep & Breathing: Linked to poor tongue posture, snoring, and interrupted sleep.
Jaw Pain & TMJ: Compensatory tension in the jaw muscles can lead to chronic pain.
✂️ Treatment: Tongue Tie Release (Frenectomy)
At Pain Free Dentist Sydney, we offer gentle laser frenectomy procedures that:
Improve tongue mobility instantly
Require minimal downtime
Can help reduce TMJ pain, improve speech, and enhance breathing
👩⚕️ Why Choose Pain Free Dentist Sydney?
We assess each case thoroughly, and work with allied health professionals (like speech therapists and myofunctional therapists) when needed to ensure a full recovery and functional improvement.
📞 Book a Tongue Tie Assessment Today
Don’t let a restricted tongue hold you back. Get expert care and regain control of your oral function.
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