- Reference Number: HEY1467-2024
- Departments: Day Surgery (DSU), Paediatrics
- Last Updated: 1 November 2024
Introduction
This leaflet has been produced to give parents information and advice following a tongue tie procedure. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your Child’s Doctor. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for your child.
Should you need any further help or advice please telephone:
Acorn Ward, Women and Children’s Hospital, HRI – Telephone: 01482 382609 or 01482 382679
OR contact the Paediatric Community Team on telephone 01482 344075
Follow Up
There is usually no follow up required however If an appointment is needed to be seen by the consultant/surgeon this will be arranged for you and sent to you in the post.
School/Nursery
- Your Child will need to be off school or nursery for one to two days.
- If you feel that your child needs a little longer to recover we are happy for you to use your personal judgement.
After the Surgery
- Your child may have a little blood-stained saliva.
- It is important for you child to drink plenty of water or juice after eating to clear food from the mouth. Drinks of milk should also be followed by a drink of juice or water.
- If your child uses a dummy or bottle, they can continue to do so
- Your child should continue with their usual teeth brushing routine as dental hygiene is an important part of the healing process.
Eating
Your child can eat their normal diet.
Pain Relief
- We recommend that for the first 24 to 48 hours a suitable form of analgesia is given regularly if needed e.g. Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. This should be the appropriate dose for weight and age.
- Ibuprofen may not be suitable for asthmatics.