Once you or your child are scheduled with the professionals to get a tongue-tie surgery done, the practitioner will give you some instructions on the best way to prepare. Some of the things to consider include;

# Location: There are a few locations where this can be done including at a same-day surgical facility, a hospital, or the healthcare provider’s office. 

# Food and drink: It is best to avoid eating after midnight on the evening of the surgery if general anesthesia is going to be used. Clear liquid, such as water, can be used for up to two hours before the arrival time. For babies, breastfeeding and formula are allowed up to six to four hours before the arrival time. Most young children are scheduled early in the morning to avoid problems with this. 

# Medication: You may need to give your child Tylenol about 30 to 60 minutes before the procedure. Adults or older children may need to stop taking some types of medications, so bring this up to the doctor ahead of time. 

# What to wear and bring: If you or your child will go under general anesthesia for this, make sure to wear something that is easy to change out of. Do not wear deodorant, nail polish, or makeup. Bring the insurance cards that are necessary to get this done. Bring something that is soothing or comforting for your child. 

# Pre-Op lifestyle changes: If you are an adult going through this, you should stop smoking as soon as possible before the surgery. This can cause some more complications to the procedure. For the most part, children will not need to change anything to get this one done, but always check with the surgeon or doctor ahead of time to make sure. 

If you or your child are dealing with a tongue tie problem, then it is best to look into some of the options that are available to help with surgery so you can correct it. This can get rid of the pain and some of the other issues that will come up along the way. That is where our team can come into play to help you out. We know how important it is to get this surgery done to help out your child, but we also know that it can be a bit scary to step in and try to do this as well. We are here to make sure that you understand all of your options and that you are ready to take it on when the time is right. Contact us today to learn more about some of our great services.