Frenectomies

A defensive, parent-accessible guide to the systems clinicians use to describe tongue tie — Coryllos types, Kotlow classes, Hazelbaker functional scoring — and what those numbers do (and don’t) tell you about treatment.

For general education only, not medical or dental advice. Please read the full disclaimer at the end of this article. The short version: Adult frenectomy recovery is generally straightforward, with most discomfort concentrated in the first 5-7 days. The post-op phase isn’t passive — active wound exercises and continued myofunctional therapy are what determine outcomes.

For general education only, not medical or dental advice. Please read the full disclaimer at the end of this article. The short version: A restricted tongue can affect more than your mouth. Adults with tongue ties often deal with poor sleep, neck and shoulder tension, headaches, jaw pain, digestive issues, and posture changes — symptoms