Tongue Tie Evaluation & Treatment for Infants

Supporting Families through Feeding Challenges — with Expert, Gentle Care

How WanderCARE Can Help

At WanderCARE Pediatrics, I provide personalized care for families navigating newborn feeding concerns. My tongue tie service includes:

✅ A detailed anatomical and functional exam of your baby’s mouth and feeding mechanics
✅ Guidance and education to help you understand whether a release is needed
✅ If indicated, a safe and gentle in-office tongue tie release procedure (frenotomy)
✅ Coordination with your lactation consultant or feeding therapist for continued support
✅ Follow-up visits to monitor healing and feeding progress

I believe in a collaborative and compassionate approach. That’s why I work closely with trusted pediatric feeding and lactation specialists before and after the procedure—so your family receives seamless, comprehensive care.

$250 in office evaluation and release (if indicated)

What is Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia)?

Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue tie, is a condition present at birth in which a baby’s tongue is tethered too tightly to the floor of the mouth by a band of tissue called the lingual frenulum. This can restrict the tongue’s range of motion and interfere with breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and possibly later speech development.

Signs Your Newborn May Have a Tongue Tie

Some signs that your baby may have a tongue tie include:

  • Difficulty latching or staying latched during feeds

  • Clicking sounds while nursing

  • Gassiness, reflux, or fussiness at the breast or bottle

  • Poor weight gain

  • Painful nursing, cracked or damaged nipples

  • Short, thick, or heart-shaped tongue tip

Every baby is different, and tongue tie can vary in severity. There can be other anatomical issues that can impact feeding. That’s why an individualized, comprehensive assessment by a physician is key.

Why Treat Tongue Tie Early?

When left untreated, significant tongue ties may interfere with:

  • Feeding success (breast or bottle)

  • Weight gain

  • Maternal milk supply

  • Speech development and oral health later in life

Early evaluation and, when appropriate, a frenotomy can help relieve symptoms, improve feeding, and reduce stress for both babies and parents.

How to Get Started

You can schedule a tongue tie evaluation as a stand-alone visit or as part of our Fourth Trimester Package for newborns. Visits can take place in our Epping office or in your own home (at an additional cost), based on your comfort and preference.