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Emergency protocol for frenectomy

10 May, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Author: Dr. Juancho de Quixano, odontologist at FreLac It is well known that surgeries may involve some risks. As with any surgical procedure, it is very important to know how to perform it in the best possible way to minimize those risks. An intervention on the lingual frenulum is considered a surgery. Today, there is still controversy about how to classify frenectomy within surgical concepts. In theory, it is considered a minor surgery, which would allow professionals from different healthcare…

Massage after frenectomy: review of a scientific publication

6 June, 2022 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

Today we would like to discuss the topic of massage after frenotomy in this review of a scientific publication. Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) due to the presence of a short lingual frenulum is a fairly common occurrence in newborns, with an estimated overall incidence ranging from 4 to 16% (1,2). A frenotomy is a surgical procedure performed in infants when other less invasive treatments for tongue-tie, such as improving breastfeeding technique, promoting postures that allow a deep latch such as laid back…

Tongue-tie: what it is and how to treat it

19 June, 2019 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

Tongue tie or ankyloglossia literally means tongue-tied or anchored. The tongue is anchored to the floor of the mouth, and the baby is unable to make the proper movements that should allow them to suckle effectively and without compromising the well-being of the mother. Where is the short lingual frenulum (tongue-tie) located, and what is it used for? The tongue tie should be inserted into the tongue. In the case of babies with a short tongue frenulum, we observe the…