Tongue Tie
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What Is Tongue Tie and How Do You Spot It?
28/4/2025
Tongue Tie is where the skin (frenulum) joining a babies tongue to the bottom of their mouth is shorter or thicker than usual.
Tongue Tie is where the skin (frenulum) joining a babies tongue to the bottom of their mouth is shorter or thicker than usual. This can make it harder to breastfeed, and as children age with a tongue tie, it can create lots of challenges with oral health and activity.
The Surgical process to remove a tongue tie (frenectomy) is a straightforward procedure and can be completed during a 20-minute outpatient appointment, with our experienced maxillofacial surgeon.
Your initial consultation will be with our consultant Mr Jiten D Parmar (FRCS). He will discuss your child's condition and what options are available for their care.
At this appointment you can discuss any questions and concerns you may have for your child and for you.
You will always be seen by our consultant Mr Jiten D Parmar (FRCS). Mr Parmar is a Consultant in Maxillofacial Surgery and is the Maxillofacial Trauma Lead, Deformity, Orbital Reconstruction, Digital Reconstruction at Leeds Teaching Hospital.
Our opening hours vary depending on which professional you need to access. However, our clinic will generally be open from 8am to 6pm Monday - Friday.
Some of our services are available on weekends. Please call us to discuss.
Accessing our private GP service should not affect your care from your local NHS GP service. Although we aim to provide a full primary care service we strongly recommend that you remain registered on your local GP patient list to ensure assistance in the event of a medical emergency.
Following an initial consultation our consultant will discuss options with you. The procedure option is to have a frenectomy which is the surgical process to remove the tongue tie.
We're always on hand, so get in touch and we'll get back to you straight away.
Speak to our teamYou can receive this treatment at any one of the locations below.
You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.
Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps
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Callus on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry. Let us know your preferred appointment type, either virtual or face to face, and we will work to find a time that suits you.
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time, either virtually or in person, with one of our highly qualified consultants. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
Ifyou need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange thesefor you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know andwe will send these promptly.
Explore the various options available for this treatment.
With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists - consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
28/4/2025