Patient's question:
2 years old my daughter is 5 years old she has a short lingual frenulum her speech is still okay. What kind of help is needed: I want to ask if after the surgery can she speak like a normal child?Doctor's answer:
Ankyloglossia refers to a condition where the lingual frenulum does not recede below the root of the tongue after a child is born, preventing the tongue from extending far outside the mouth and the tip of the tongue from curling upward.Advice: The earlier the surgery for ankyloglossia is performed, the better. Some parents worry that ankyloglossia will interfere with their child's speech and swallowing, insisting that the doctor perform the surgery early. They believe that early surgery does not require anesthesia, no stitches are needed, and there will be minimal skin damage. However, they are unaware that performing the surgery too early (between 2 to 6 months of age) can easily lead to the formation of surgical scars, which may result in some children needing a second surgery.