Most tongue-tie procedures stop at the cut. Ours pairs a gentle laser release with CMDI functional therapy — so the tongue actually learns to move correctly.
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Cutting the tie removes the restriction — but after a lifetime of compensating, the tongue still has to learn how to move correctly. That's the difference between a basic frenectomy and a functional one.
A functional frenectomy is two coordinated parts working together — the release, and the retraining that makes it stick.
Using a precise laser (Fotona), we release the tongue-tie or lip-tie in a way that's minimally invasive and well-tolerated — for infants and adults alike.
Precise · Minimally InvasiveThis is what makes it functional. Our CMDI approach guides the retraining of tongue and muscle movement, so the newly released tongue learns to function correctly and the result lasts.
The Difference-MakerTongue and lip restrictions can affect people at every age — in different ways. We tailor care to the person in front of us.
Combining laser release with CMDI functional therapy — for all ages — is rare across the Midwest. Families and adults travel to Lafayette from across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky for it.
We don't stop at the cut. The CMDI functional component is built into the care, not optional.
We connect tongue function to breathing, sleep, and development — part of our broader airway focus.
We coordinate with lactation consultants, speech therapists, and bodyworkers when helpful.
It's more than simply releasing a tongue-tie or lip-tie. It pairs a gentle release with functional therapy — guided by our CMDI approach — so the tongue and lips actually learn to move and function correctly afterward. Addressing both the restriction and the movement pattern supports better, longer-lasting results.
After years (or a lifetime) of compensating for a restriction, the tongue often hasn't learned to move correctly. Releasing the tie removes the restriction, but functional therapy helps retrain proper movement and coordination — which is why a functional frenectomy pairs the two.
Yes. We see infants (often for feeding and latch concerns) as well as older children and adults, where tongue or lip restrictions can affect speech, eating, mouth breathing, and airway development. Care is tailored to age and goals.
We use a gentle laser (Fotona) for the release, which is precise and minimally invasive. The functional therapy component is then guided by our CMDI approach to support correct movement and healing.
Yes — we're glad to coordinate with lactation consultants, speech-language pathologists, and bodyworkers. A team approach often produces the best functional outcome.
Book your consultation. We'll evaluate the restriction and explain how the functional approach can help — at any age.
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