Dr Phil Kieran: Did my baby need tongue-tie surgery?

It can be difficult to get clear and definite answers when looking for information about tongue-tie. This lack of clarity can leave parents feeling anxious and uncomfortable when seeking to make the best decision for their child.

My baby had a tongue-tie and needed to undergo a minor procedure so he could feed more easily. I've since read that not all babies with the condition need a frenotomy. Should I have asked my doctor more questions before agreeing to the procedure?

It can be difficult to get clear and definite answers when looking for information about tongue-tie. This lack of clarity can leave parents feeling anxious and uncomfortable when seeking to make the best decision for their child. Part of the difficulty is a lack of consensus and clear definitions of tongue-tie and when to treat it. The other part is that it is very challenging to run studies on this age group of patients.