Tongue-Tie Release

 Ankyloglossia or rather known as tongue-tie in Singapore, occurs when the band of soft tissue, called the lingual frenulum, at the bottom of your tongue, is short or tight. This restricts your tongue movements.

This is usually a birth condition and can be identified in infants when mothers experience breastfeeding problems. It happens in certain cases in Singapore and is not a rare phenomenon. It may also occur in adults as a result of severe scarring diseases, such as Epidermolysis Bullosa (a rare inherited skin disorders that cause the skin to become very fragile. Any trauma or friction to the skin can cause painful blisters).

The information provided below is of a general nature solely as you would need to be examined by our dentists in order to confirm the best treatment option for you.

The treatment cost for Tongue tie release surgery in Singapore ranges from S$1000-S$3000. This is non-inclusive of the consultation fee and other surcharges that may be incurred in the process of the surgery (E.g Anaesthesia). 

If you are a Singaporean or a permanent resident of Singapore, Medisave may be utilised to partially cover the applicable fees for tongue tie surgery. You can claim up to S$350 via Medisave for the surgery.

For details on Medisave coverage, please call us for information.