Hi Doctor, My son has 50% tongue tie, he is 16 months old now. We had consulted few doctors and they suggested to go ahead and do tongue tie release surgery but I am afraid to put him under general anaesthesia. Please suggest can the tongue tie release on its own and can we delay the surgery?

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NikithaMom of a 10 yr 9 m old boy5 months ago

A. hello my sisters son had same problem n got surgery after 5 to 6 years n if it is not troubling speech chk ir doctor n get the surgery done n also note it is just a minor surgery

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