Tongue & Lip Tie Release
Tongue & Lip Tie Release
Supporting Function, Growth & Airway Health at Every Age
Supporting Function, Growth & Airway Health at Every Age
Tongue and lip ties can affect far more than speech or feeding — they can influence breathing patterns, jaw development, muscle tension, posture, and sleep quality. These restrictions don’t always resolve with age, which is why both children and adults can benefit from a thorough functional assessment.
Our approach to tongue and lip tie release focuses on how the tissues function, not just how they look. We assess the impact on oral posture, swallowing, airway space, jaw balance, and muscle coordination to determine whether release is appropriate and beneficial.
- Difficulty with feeding or chewing
- Speech development challenges
- Mouth breathing and poor oral posture
- Crowding of teeth or narrow jaw development
- Sleep disruption or behavioural concerns
Early identification can support healthier facial growth, airway development, and long-term oral stability.
- Jaw tension, clenching or grinding
- Headaches, neck or facial pain
- Restricted tongue movement impacting speech or swallowing
- Airway concerns and poor sleep quality
- Compensatory muscle patterns developed over time
For adults, release can improve comfort, function, and support broader airway or orthodontic care.
We believe optimal results come from teamwork and preparation. Your care may include:
- Detailed functional and structural assessment
- Collaboration with myofunctional therapists and speech pathologists
- Gentle, precise tongue and / or lip release techniques
- Guidance before and after release to support healing and retraining of function
Releasing a tie is often part of a bigger picture plan; supporting breathing, muscle balance, and long-term oral health.
A comprehensive consultation allows us to determine whether a tongue or lip tie is contributing to your symptoms and how release may fit into your overall treatment journey. Book in for a comprehensive New Patient Check-Up & Clean or call us on 02 9128 6000 to book a consultation.
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