What is tongue tie release?
Tongue tie release is a surgical procedure done to correct tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, a condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion.
When an individual has tongue tie, he or she may have difficulty sticking out his or her tongue as there is an unusually short, thick or tight tissue (called the lingual frenulum) that tethers the bottom of the tongue’s tip to the floor of the mouth. Having a tongue tie can also affect the way you eat, speak or swallow.
Why do you need tongue tie release?
Tongue tie release is often performed on babies or children. If your baby has trouble breast-feeding due to tongue tie, or if evaluation by a speech pathologist shows your child’s speech would be affected by tongue tie, or if your child faces difficulties eating, then a tongue tie release procedure may be deemed necessary.
What can you expect when undergoing tongue tie release?
During Tongue Tie Release
Tongue tie release, also known as tongue tie division or frenotomy, is done either with or without anesthesia. The lingual frenulum is snipped free with a pair of sterile scissors, and as there are very few nerve endings in the frenulum, the procedure is relatively quick and painless.
If the lingual frenulum is too thick for a frenotomy, a more extensive procedure called a frenuloplasty may be performed. A frenuloplasty is done under general anesthesia. After the lingual frenulum is snipped free, the wound is then closed with absorbable sutures.
After Tongue Tie Release
After a frenotomy, the baby can start breastfeeding immediately.
After a frenuloplasty, tongue exercises might be recommended to enhance tongue movement and reduce the potential for scarring.
Why choose Novena Surgery for tongue tie release?
Doctors who choose to perform tongue tie release at Novena Surgery will perform the procedure in one of four modular operating theaters with cable-less pendant systems, allowing doctors to operate free of stray wiring obstruction.
Post-procedure, patients can choose to recover in one of Novena Surgery’s comfortable private suites, or in our 12-bed recovery unit under the care of well-trained nursing staff.
Waiting times are also shortened as patients need only turn up half-an-hour before their surgery, and be checked into the ward within 10 minutes of arrival.
Patients’ companions have the option of patronising Velocity, Square and Square 2 shopping malls that are seamlessly integrated with Novena Medical Centre, the building housing Novena Surgery.
I want to undergo tongue tie release in Novena Surgery but I do not have a dentist in mind yet.
This list consists of dentists who commonly perform tongue tie release at Novena Surgery – contact us at +65-6254 9331 or admin@novenasurgery.com.sg and we will help you book a consultation appointment with a dentist from the list.
Name of Dentist | Name of Dental Clinic | Dental Clinic Address | Dental Clinic Opening Hours |
Dr Clement Lye | Winston Tan Oral Maxillofacial Surgery | 38 Irrawaddy Road, #11-43/44/45/46, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Janice Wu | Ashford Dental Centre | 215 Upper Thomson Rd, Thomson Ridge, Singapore 574349 | Mon – Fri: 9 AM to 9 PM Sat & Sun: 9 AM to 6 PM |
Dr Terry Teo | TP Dental | The Penthouse, 391B Orchard Road, #26-01, Ngee Ann City Tower B, Singapore 238874 | MON – FRI: 8:30AM – 7:00PM SAT: 8:00AM – 5:00PM SUN & PH: 9:30AM – 1:00PM |
Dr Aidan Yeo | Thomson Dental Centre | #07-08/16-19, Novena Specialist Centre, 8 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307470 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Ong Yean Sze | Kids Dental World | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital 38 Irrawaddy Road, #08-33, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Ng Chee Hon | Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Clinic (OMIC) | Royal Square Medical Centre 101 Irrawaddy Road, #11-04 Royal Square Medical Centre, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Winston Tan | Winston Tan Oral Maxillofacial Surgery | 38 Irrawaddy Road, #11-43/44/45/46, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Md Badrun Nafis | Q&M Dental Group | 238 Thomson Road #02-47 Novena Square, Singapore 307683 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Nicole Ann Lee | An Dental Clinic | International Building (Next to Lido) 360 Orchard Road #03-06/07, Singapore 238869 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Toh Siew Luan | Thomson Dental Centre | #07-08/16-19, Novena Specialist Centre, 8 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307470 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Swati Kapila | GPA Dentalcare & GPA Centre For Dentistry | 101 Thomson Road, #01-96 to 99, United Square, Singapore 307591 | 9am to 8pm (Monday and Thursday) 9pm to 9pm (Tuesday and Wednesday) 9am to 6pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) |
Dr Andrew Ow | AOMF Surgery | 101 Irrawaddy Rd, #10-09 Royal Square At Novena, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Mohamed Shafiq | Q & M Dental Centre | 180 Kitchener Road #B1 – 13 / 14 City Square Mall, Singapore 208539 | Monday to Saturday: 9:00am to 9:00pm Sun: 9:00am to 8:00pm |
Dr Tabitha Chng | My First Dentist – Paediatric Specialist | 101 Irrawaddy Road, #10-07, Royal Square Medical Centre, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Samintharaj Kumar | Nuffield Dental Jewel | 05-01, Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238880 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Pauline Lee | My First Dentist – Paediatric Specialist | 101 Irrawaddy Road, #10-07, Royal Square Medical Centre, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Yong Loong Tee | TP Dental | The Penthouse, 391B Orchard Road, #26-01, Ngee Ann City Tower B, Singapore 238874 | MON – FRI: 8:30AM – 7:00PM SAT: 8:00AM – 5:00PM SUN & PH: 9:30AM – 1:00PM |
Dr Jovena Chan | My Little Teeth Children’s Dental Clinic | Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Rd, #05-52, Singapore 238863 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 2:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Ong Teng Sin | ARKIDENTAL | 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-123 Great World, Singapore 237994 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Eric Lye | The Oral Maxillofacial Practice | 38 Irrawaddy Road, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, #11-55/56, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Serena Yu Berthelsen | Cluny Court Family Dental – Paediatric Dentist | 501 Bukit Timah Rd, #02-18 Cluny Court, Singapore 259760 | Monday to Saturday: 10:00am to 7:00pm Sun: 10:00am to 3:00pm |
Dr Debbie Hong | Specialist Oral Surgeons | 6 Napier Road #07-17 Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore 258499 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Juliet Tay | The Implant and Oral Surgery Centre (IOSC) | 10 Sinaran Dr, #11-25/26, Singapore 307506 | Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |