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Tongue Tie Release For Infants in Meridian, ID

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Safe and Gentle Tongue Tie Release for Infants

Supporting your baby’s feeding, speech, and breathing naturally and safely.

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If you’re noticing your little one struggling with breastfeeding, sleep, fussiness, gas, burping, or reflux, tight bands of tissue in the mouth might be the reason. We specialize in helping infants with tongue ties, lip ties, and cheek ties feed, sleep, and thrive. For parents searching for “infant tongue tie release near me,” our gentle, natural approach addresses the root cause. These restrictions can make feeding, breathing, and talking harder than they need to be, but with focused care, we help infants get back to thriving.

Different types of oral ties can affect a baby’s feeding, sleep, and comfort in unique ways. Tongue tie release for babies helps address these specific restrictions by providing targeted treatment options. The different types of ties are:

  • Lingual Frenulum (tongue tie)
    A tight tongue can’t lift or move side to side, making it hard for infants to latch deeply. This leads to noisy sucking, frequent breaks, gas, reflux, fussiness, nipple pain in the mother, and limited cooing, which may delay early sound development.
  • Labial Frenulum (lip tie)
    When the upper lip is too tight to flange outward, infants struggle to form a proper seal on the breast or bottle. This causes milk dribbling, poor latch, slow weight gain, nipple pain for mom, and can increase their risk for cavities because it can trap milk and food particles against the teeth.
  • Buccal Attachments (cheek tie)
    Tight cheek ties reduce suction and pressure control. Infants may show weak feeding, early gagging on bottle nipples, and limited facial movement, which can affect early sound play and oral muscle coordination.

From diagnosis to recovery, our personalized care for oral ties supports your baby’s growth, comfort, and early development.

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Understanding Tongue Tie Release For Infants

Ankyloglossia (tongue tie) is a neonatal condition in which the connective tissue beneath the tongue is unusually tight or brief, limiting tongue mobility. This congenital restriction may interfere with essential functions such as feeding, sleep, mood, speech development, and maintaining oral hygiene in newborns and infants.


When that happens, babies might struggle to latch while breastfeeding, have trouble swallowing, struggle with poor sleep, have upset tummies or face speech challenges as they grow. Tongue tie release for infants in Meridian, ID, is a safe, simple procedure that loosens this tight tissue to give your baby better tongue mobility. This frees up the tongue to move naturally, improving feeding, speech, breathing,sleep and oral development.


We know you want the best for your baby, so we combine supportive therapies with tongue tie release, always careful, never rushed, and focused on lasting well-being. This includes support from an IBCLC lactation consultant and bodyworkers.

Benefits of Tongue Tie Release For Infants

Releasing a tongue tie offers many benefits to infants that go beyond just improving tongue movement:

  • Better Breastfeeding
    A freed-up tongue helps babies latch properly, reducing nipple pain for moms and ensuring babies get enough milk.
  • Improved Sleep and Breathing
    When the tongue can rest properly in the mouth, nasal breathing improves, reducing snoring and sleep apnea risk.
  • Enhanced Speech Development
    Tongue mobility is crucial for clear speech sounds, so release supports better communication skills.
  • Reduced Reflux and Colic
    Easier swallowing and better feeding can calm digestion, reducing reflux and colic symptoms in infants.
  • Healthier Oral Development
    Proper tongue function helps guide jaw growth and supports a healthy bite, preventing future sleep and orthodontic issues.

Providing lip and tongue tie release for infants in Meridian, ID, enables us to address other oral restrictions that support your baby’s overall oral and airway health.

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Patient Stories
‘‘Truly one of a kind tailored compassionate and integrative approach to dentistry and the whole body. Recently, my 6 month old son had a tongue tie release that change his and our lives. Before the release his latch was shallow and he cried and spit up often, he arched his back and was not able to lay belly to chest comfortably. I worked incredibly hard to get him comfortable. I did CST, Chiropractic, massage, Spinal Network- all provided a sense of relief but nothing would truly soften him into me the way a mama wants to hold and comfort her child. I was concerned about the release, was he going to be in pain, would he stop feeding, was it just a phase? I will tell you Dr. Craig Clayton has a gift for seeing and understanding the tension of the body with true skill, reverence, and artistry. My son felt no pain and was soft in his body immediately in my arms. He laughed full bodied the hours following the release. He doesn’t cry during his mouth stretches and I’m finally seeing the sweet lil guy who has been craving to show me his smile. I recommend Dr. Craig Clayton and his caring staff with all my heart. He’s the one you’ve been looking for! 🙂’’

-Rae Whitehead

Infant’s Tongue Tie Release Procedure in Meridian, ID

When considering an infant tongue tie release in Meridian, ID, families appreciate the thoughtful and thorough process we follow:

  • Thorough Evaluation
    Before any procedure, we evaluate your baby’s tongue tie severity, feeding, breathing, and overall oral health. We also look at related ties, like lip or cheek ties, that might affect function.
  • Lactation Support
    If you are not already working with a lactation consultant, we will match you with one in your area to support you and your baby through feeding challenges and to support a successful tongue tie release, if one is needed.
  • Bodywork
    We recommend bodywork (like craniosacral therapy or chiropractic care) before considering a tongue tierelease. This helps prepare the tongue muscles and body for the best results and ensure it is truly necessary.
  • The Release
    Using a precise CO2 laser, Dr. Clayton gently releases the tight frenulum. This laser method means minimal discomfort, little to no bleeding, and faster healing, perfect for sensitive little ones.
  • Post-Release Support
    We recommend receiving bodywork, like craniosacral therapy and chiropractic after the release for the best results. We also encourage you to continue working with your lactation consultant to support proper feeding after the release.
  • Post-Release Check-ups
    After the release, we continue to monitor your baby’s progress for 6-8 weeks, providing gentle stretches for you to do with your baby to make sure it heals well.

Our goal is the lifelong function, not just a quick fix.

Does My Baby Really Need A Tongue Tie Release?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and wondering if a tongue tie release is really necessary—or if it’s just another “trend”—you’re not alone. Many parents come to us exhausted, unsure, and hesitant to add one more thing to their already full plates.

At Restoration Dentistry, we don’t rush into releases. Not every baby with a tongue tie needs one.

We take a functional approach—which means we look beyond anatomy to see how your baby is feeding, breathing, and sleeping. If the tongue tie is mild and not causing issues, we’ll support you in establishing care with lactation consultants and bodyworkers. But if it is, we create a personalized plan with your care team to ensure the release is safe, effective, and supported every step of the way.

Dr. Clayton’s goal is to give you clarity, not pressure—so you can make the best decision for your baby with confidence and support.

Why Choose Restoration Dentistry For Your Baby’s Tongue Tie Release?

Monica our staff member talking with Jake

Dr. Clayton offers gentle, expert tongue and lip tie release for newborns through a holistic, infant-centered approach that supports feeding, comfort, and healthy development. From first latch we’re with you every step of the way.

If you’re looking for an “infant frenectomy near me” in Meridian, ID, trust Dr. Clayton for precise treatment in a calm, supportive setting with a collaborative approach. Contact us at (208) 229-1500 or book online to find out if tongue tie release is the right step for your baby.

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