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Tongue-Tie Surgery

Gentle laser frenectomy to release a restrictive tongue-tie — usually completed in a single short visit, for children and adults.

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Award-winning dental & denture care in Ireland

Dentaltech Group: Homecare Provider of the Year finalist, Private Healthcare Awards 2026

Homecare Provider of the Year Finalist 2026

Best Mobile Dental & Denture Services Provider 2026

Irish Enterprise Awards 2026

Business All-Star 8 Years

Best In Class Denture & Dental Care 2023

Irish Dentistry Awards 2020

All-Ireland Business Awards 2019

Inspiring Awards

Business All-Star 2018

Business All Stars 2018

Irish Dentistry Awards 2016

Best Dental Laboratory 2012

ActionCOACH Award 2012

ActionCOACH Award 2010

Customer Experience Awards 2026 Finalist – Best Customer Experience in Healthcare

CX Awards 2026 Finalist – Best CX in Healthcare

Homecare Provider of the Year Finalist 2026

Best Mobile Dental & Denture Services Provider 2026

Irish Enterprise Awards 2026

Business All-Star 8 Years

Best In Class Denture & Dental Care 2023

Irish Dentistry Awards 2020

All-Ireland Business Awards 2019

Inspiring Awards

Business All-Star 2018

Business All Stars 2018

Irish Dentistry Awards 2016

Best Dental Laboratory 2012

ActionCOACH Award 2012

ActionCOACH Award 2010

CX Awards 2026 Finalist – Best CX in Healthcare

Homecare Provider of the Year Finalist 2026

Best Mobile Dental & Denture Services Provider 2026

Irish Enterprise Awards 2026

Business All-Star 8 Years

Best In Class Denture & Dental Care 2023

Irish Dentistry Awards 2020

All-Ireland Business Awards 2019

Inspiring Awards

Business All-Star 2018

Business All Stars 2018

Irish Dentistry Awards 2016

Best Dental Laboratory 2012

ActionCOACH Award 2012

ActionCOACH Award 2010

CX Awards 2026 Finalist – Best CX in Healthcare

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We make dental care affordable

We accept VHI and DeCare dental insurance
We accept PRSI for Oral Exam and Scale & Polish
We don’t accept Medical Cards

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Available at Our Clinics

• Dublin South — Terenure
• Dublin North — Swords
• Wexford
• Waterford

What is tongue-tie?

Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, occurs when the small band of tissue under the tongue — the lingual frenum — is unusually short, thick or attached close to the tongue tip. This limits how far the tongue can lift, stretch and move from side to side.

A restricted tongue can affect feeding in babies, clarity of certain speech sounds, the ability to clean food away from the teeth, and the comfort and stability of lower dentures. A frenectomy releases the tight tissue and restores normal movement.

Why choose laser release

Single short visit

A frenectomy usually takes only a few minutes and is completed in one appointment.

Laser precision

Dental laser releases the frenum with little to no bleeding and no stitches in most cases.

Comfortable

Performed under local anaesthetic with minimal discomfort and quick recovery.

Better function

Improves tongue mobility for speech, eating, oral hygiene and denture comfort.

SIGNS TO LOOK FOR

When tongue-tie may need treatment

Difficulty lifting the tongue to the roof of the mouth or sticking it out past the lips

Heart-shaped or notched appearance of the tongue tip when extended

Speech difficulties with certain sounds (t, d, l, r, s, th)

Trouble clearing food from the teeth, leading to more plaque and decay

Gum recession behind the lower front teeth

Feeding difficulties in babies and nipple pain for breastfeeding mothers

Discomfort or instability with lower dentures

What to expect

Assessment of tongue mobility, function and the attachment of the frenum.

Discussion of whether a frenectomy is likely to help, and of any alternatives.

Local anaesthetic applied to numb the area.

The tight frenum is released with a dental laser — usually just a few minutes.

Aftercare advice, including simple stretching and tongue exercises to prevent reattachment.

Follow-up review to check healing and function.

Book a tongue-tie assessment

Available at DentalTech Dublin, Swords, Wexford and Waterford. Any procedure is first assessed and prescribed by your dentist.

Tongue-Tie Surgery

What Our Patients Say

Award-winning dental & denture care in Ireland

We make dental care affordable

Pay in 3 with Klarna

Available at Our Clinics

What is tongue-tie?

Why choose laser release

Single short visit

Laser precision

Comfortable

Better function

When tongue-tie may need treatment

What to expect

Tongue-tie FAQs

Book a tongue-tie assessment

4 clinics across Ireland