Tongue tie (medically known as ankyloglossia) is a condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion. It is present at birth and can interfere with breastfeeding, causing babies to struggle with healthy weight gain. A band of tissue called the lingual frenulum tethers the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Problems with movement, dental development, speech development and even sleeping can result. Some cases of tongue tie don’t pose any problems. Cases that do require correction by releasing the tight band of tissue so the tongue enjoys freedom of movement,

Lip tie is a similar condition to tongue tie, except a tether of skin bonds the upper lip tightly to the gum. It causes similar problems with feeding and movement as a tongue tie, and the two can co-occur. Approximately 5% of all newborns have one or both conditions. If your infant has trouble breastfeeding, you should have he or she evaluated for tongue or lip tie. Your pediatrician can usually diagnose these conditions, but treatment requires the skills of a talented pediatric surgeon.

Specialty Treatment for Children and Adults in New York

Dr. Gregory Levitin of NYC Tongue Tie is a board certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, and has performed well over 2,500 tongue tie and lip tie release procedures in-office, making him a renowned specialist throughout the Tristate area. Learn more about how these procedures are carried out on various patients on the following pages:

Quick and Pain-Free Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Release

Dr. Levitin has developed his own unique, non-surgical approach for tongue tie and lip tie release. Using just a small amount of local anesthesia, Dr. Levitin performs the release procedure without surgery (eliminating sutures) or a laser, and it only takes about 10 minutes. He performs this procedure only in-office, which eliminates many of the extra costs of traditional surgery. Patients return home and begin eating immediately after the procedure is complete.

Contact NYC Tongue Tie in Midtown Manhattan to schedule an exam and consultation for yourself or your child today.